Andre Fili faced Christian Rodriguez in a competitive featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 109. Both fighters found themselves amid a cycle of wins and losses. The first round featured exchanges of low leg kicks, with Rodriguez attempting to control Fili against the fence. Fili landed a significant counter left hook which momentarily rocked Rodriguez. The second round saw Fili finding more success with his strikes, particularly his jab, while Rodriguez fought back with clean shots in the clinch, maintaining an engaging contest throughout.
In the first round, both fighters exchanged low leg kicks, with Rodriguez pressing Fili against the fence and looking to land a powerful overhand.
Fili caught Rodriguez clean with a counter left hook, rocking him and forcing a retreat, while Rodriguez managed to recover as the round concluded.
The second round featured both fighters exchanging significant strikes, with Fili finding success with his jab and eventually landing a clean left hand counter.
Rodriguez landed a quality knee in the clinch with only five seconds left in the second round, emphasizing the close competition of the bout.
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