The second time around, Yair Rodriguez vs. Jeremy Stephens was almost everything everyone thought it would be. Unfortunately for Stephens (28-17 MMA, 15-16 UFC), and for that matter the fans, their bout at UFC on ESPN 6 in Boston on Friday night was a co-headliner, and not the main event that was planned for last month in Mexico City, which meant three rounds instead of five. Stephens had turned the fight in his favor in the final round of their sensational featherweight matchup, but not before Rodriguez (12-2 MMA, 7-1 UFC) won the firsts two, which was enough for Rodriguez to get the nod. The judges’ scores at TD Garden were 29-28 across the board for “El Pantera.” The opening round was well-contested, as the two figured out their pacing and range. Stephens looked to land his trademark big bombs, while Rodriguez led his offense with kicks in order to avoid his opponents’ heavy hands
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UFC on ESPN 6 results: Yair Rodriguez decisions Jeremy Stephens in 3-round thriller – MMA Junkie