A highly anticipated welterweight bout featuring Kevin Lee taking on Daniel Rodriguez went down on tonight’s UFC Vegas 35 main card.

Lee (18-7 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a submission loss to newly crowned UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira back in March of 2020. Prior to that setback, the Michigan native had scored a sensational knockout win over Gregor Gillespie.

Meanwhile, Daniel Rodriguez (16-2 MMA) had entered tonight’s event sporting a two-fight winning streak, his most previous effort resulting in a TKO victory over Preston Parsons.

Tonight’s Lee vs. Rodriguez bout proved to be a grueling fifteen minute battle. ‘The MoTown Phenom’ was able to get off to a strong start in the fight after landing an early takedown. However, ‘D-Rod’ was able to turn the tide in his favor in round two and continued to keep momentum throughout the final five minutes of the contest.

Official UFC Vegas 35 Result: Daniel Rodriguez def. Kevin Lee by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

Check out how the pros reacted to Rodriguez vs. Lee below:

https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje/status/1431815838634414088

He ain’t do that to me

— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 29, 2021

Post-fight reactions to Daniel Rodriguez defeating Kevin Lee:

https://twitter.com/GilbertDurinho/status/1431823570372595714

Respect to @MoTownPhenom it was a good try bud

— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) August 29, 2021

Keep your head up @MoTownPhenom!

— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) August 29, 2021

Who would you like to see Daniel Rodriguez fight next following his decision victory over Kevin Lee at tonight’s UFC Vegas 35 event? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!