The main event for UFC Fight Night: Salt Lake saw a scrappy match between young gun Yair Rodriguez and the now 15 UFC fight veteran Alex Caceres. The bout began with Rodriguez coming out hot throwing an assortment of flashy kicking techniques before Caceres started to find his rhythm. The back and forth bout ended in a split decision victory in favor of Yair Rodriguez. Check out the full fight highlights
Check out Dallas Winston's play-by-play of the action packed first round of Alex Caceres vs. Yair Rodriguez:
R1: Caceres looks to stay on the bubble with in-and-out movement and a few long kicks. Caceres lands a nice Superman punch. Rodriguez answers with a jumping switch kick to the body that lands and draws a wry smile from Caceres. Rodriguez scores with a head kick as Caceres is throwing a spinning kick. Rodriguez throws a spinning attack that flows into wide heaters with both hands. Caceres attempting to step back and counter, and he blocks a high kick.
Another spinning attack from Rodriguez but this one transitions into a rolling leg lock; Caceres pulls his leg free and separates. Rodriguez is a nonstop whirlwind of pressure here, and he glances with a tornado kick. Caceres lands an awkward counter right to the body. Rodriguez clinches up but can't keep a grip on Caceres. Lead-leg hook kick from Rodriguez is blocked. Another tornado kick from Rodriguez though this one is blocked. 10-9 Rodriguez.
- Yair Rodriguez defeats Alex Caceres by split decision (46-49, 48-47 x2)
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UFC Fight Night 92 full fight video highlights: Alex Caceres vs. Yair Rodriguez
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