Spherical 1 – A contact of gloves will get this one underway and so they start sizing one another up. Hansen presents a fast flurry of punches, however Rodriguez is ready to keep away from harm. A excessive kick from Hansen is blocked. They commerce punches and each land clear. Rodriguez lands a pleasant punch as Hansen fees ahead. Hansen shoots in for a takedown however Rodriguez defends it initially. After adjusting her place within the clinch, Hansen drags her all the way down to the mat. Rodriguez will get again to her ft rapidly, however they keep clinched. Hansen will get her down briefly once more, however Rodriguez rapidly will get up and separates. They alternate punches within the heart of the cage, however not a lot energy are on these strikes. Hansen dips down and will get a takedown within the heart of the cage. This time, Hansen controls effectively and will get in some floor and pound strikes earlier than trying to transition from guard. The spherical concludes with Hansen on high. MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Hansen.
Spherical 2 – A fast alternate of punches begins off the second spherical, however neither fighter put a lot energy behind them. A second later, Rodriguez lands a pleasant punch. Hansen appears for a takedown and so they battle for place in opposition to the cage. Rodriguez pushes off and lands a few strikes on the exit. Rodriguez fees ahead with just a few strikes as Hansen backs away. Hansen shoots in for one more takedown however Rodriguez is ready to stay standing. After a clinch in opposition to the cage, Rodriguez will get Hansen to the mat and finally ends up on her again after a scramble. Hansen fights off the fingers as Rodriguez appears for the rear-naked choke. Rodriguez lands a pleasant brief elbow as they scramble for place and find yourself in dueling toe holds on the horn. MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Rodriguez.
Spherical 3 – After searching for openings on the ft, Rodriguez will get a takedown for the primary vital motion of the ultimate spherical. Hansen went for a sweep, however Rodriguez stood up from the guard and landed a few onerous kicks to the legs. Hansen returned to her ft and so they get again to motion within the heart of the cage. A kick from Hansen is blocked and Rodriguez fires off punches in return. They then clinch and Rodriguez presses Hansen’s again in opposition to the fence. Rodriguez almost will get a single leg, however Hansen is ready to defend and hold the battle standing. Hansen is ready to get off the fence with just below half a minute remaining, however Rodriguez is ready to rating another takedown earlier than the ultimate horn. MMA Junkie scores the spherical 10-9 for Rodriguez, giving her the battle 29-28.
Consequence: Piera Rodriguez def. Kay Hansen through unanimous choice (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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Data: Kay Hansen (7-6 MMA, 1-3 UFC), Piera Rodriguez (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC)
Division: Ladies’s strawweight
Broadcast: ESPN+
Referee: Keith Peterson
Judging: Eric Colon, Troy Wincapaw, Derek Cleary
