sensational knockout win<\/a> over Gregor Gillespie.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, Daniel Rodriguez (15-2 MMA) will enter tonight’s event sporting a two-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Preston Parsons.<\/p>\n
Round one of this welterweight contest begins and both men fire off hard kicks to the body to get things started. Lee with another kick. ‘D-Rod’ answers with one of his own. ‘The MoTown Phenom’ with a low kick and then shoots in and scores a takedown. Kevin Lee immediately moves to half guard and begins working some ground and pound. The horn sounds to end round one.<\/p>\n
Round two begins and Kevin Lee lands a low kick as he tries to close the distance. He swings a misses with a right hand but gets in on a single leg. He pushes Daniel Rodriguez up against the cage and then drags him to the canvas. After a brief time spent in half guard, Lee winds up getting swept by Rodriguez who takes top position. He decides to take the fight back to the feet and lands a hard low kick. A good left hand now from ‘D-Rod’ followed by another low kick. Rodriguez with a big strike that hurts Lee. ‘The MoTown Phenom’ is wobbled and desperately forces the clinch. The horn sounds to end round two.<\/p>\n
https:\/\/twitter.com\/ufc\/status\/1431820836256763906<\/p>\n
Round three of this welterweight bout begins and Kevin Lee comes out quickly. He lands a right hand and then a low kick. He shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Daniel Rodriguez quickly scrambles and gets back to his feet. Lee connects with a hard low kick that forces ‘D-Rod’ to the canvas. Rodriguez gets back up and lands a left hand. Another good right hand followed by a low kick from Lee. Both men with good punches in the pocket. Daniel Rodriguez lands a big kick to the body.<\/p>\n
Official UFC Vegas 35 Result: Daniel Rodriguez def. Kevin Lee by unanimous decision (29-28 x3)<\/p>\n
Who would you like to see Rodriguez fight next following his decision victory over Lee at tonight’s event in Las Vegas? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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