UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn live results, discussion, play by play

Live, strike-by-strike updates for today’s UFC Phoenix card, which is headlined by Yair Rodriguez taking on a returning B.J. Penn.

Join us today on Bloody Elbow for live results, discussion, round scoring and play-by-play as UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Penn goes down in Phoenix, Arizona. If you’d like, you can also refer to the show as UFC Fight Night 103.

The headliner will take place in the heavyweight division, with up and coming young gun Yair Rodriguez taking on B.J. Penn, who is returning to the Octagon for the first time since 2014.

The Exclusive Fight Pass Prelims will air at approximately 6:15pm EST/3:15pm PST. The Prelims can be seen on FOX Sports 1 at 8:00 P.M. EST/5:00 P.M. PST and will spill over into the main card at 10:00 P.M. EST/7:00 P.M. PST. The full lineup and schedule follows. Check out this week’s MMA Vivisection for predictions, analysis and betting odds on the each match up. You can also read a preview of the main card here.

Preliminary Card (Fight Pass)

Cyril Asker vs. Dmitry Smolyakov

Round 1- A lot of space between the big men as they feel each other out a bit. Asker lands a 1-2. Body shot lands for Smolyakov, but so does an eye poke. The action resumes and Asker shoots in and secures a takedown. Smolyakov starts to unload from the bottom with hammer fists. Asker moves to the full mount and uncorks punches in bunches. Smolyakov is blocking the bulk of the strikes, but Asker will not stop landing leather. The referee had no choice but to stop the fight.

Cyril Asker def. Dmitry Smolyakov by TKO at 2:41 of round 1.

Joachim Christensen vs. Bojan Mihajlovic

Round 1- Christensen takes the center and begins to attack the body of Mihajlovic. A brief clinch, and Mihajlovic leaps in with a wild overhand right. Christensen countered with a right of his own. The light heavyweights exchange punches but Christensen sends Mihajlovic to the canvas with a straight right. Christensen finds a home in the full guard of Mihajlovic and begins to land some short shots. Mihajlovic seems comfortable holding on as the referee calls for action. Christensen posturing up, throws down some heavier strikes. Mihajlovic ties up his opponent as the referee warns of a standup. Christensen towers over Mihajlovic and then returns to his full guard. Heel strikes land for Mihajlovic from the bottom. The referee stands it up. They begin to trade punches on the feet and some short uppercuts land for Christensen. 10-9 Christensen.

Round 2- Christensen presses forward as Mihajlovic backs up to the cage. Overhand left misses for Mihajlovic and Christensen returns a left of his own. Mihajlovic presses Christensen against the cage with over-under control. They separate and a big right hand whiffs for Christensen. Christensen grabs the Thai Plum and presses Mihajlovic against the fence, teeing off with knees to the body. Kick lands low for Christensen and the time is stopped. Action resumes and a big right left combo misses for Mihajlovic. Christensen presses Mihajlovic against the fence again and Mihajlovic throws a right hand. Mihajlovic leaps in with a looping left followed by a leg kick. Right uppercut lands for Christensen as Mihajlovic encourages a brawl. Christensen presses Mihajlovic against the cage again, and lands short punches to body followed by a knee to the same area. Christensen grabs a front headlock and barely misses a knee as the bell sounds. 10-9 Christensen.

Round 3- Christensen immediately closes the distance and resumes his clinch game on the cage. Mihajlovic is stuck against the cage, forced to eat chipping knees from Christensen. They separate and Mihajlovic lands a big leg kick that buckles his opponent. Christensen again presses Mihajlovic against the cage. They separate and Christensen lands a monstrous right uppercut the drops Mihajlovic like a sack of potatoes. This one is over.

Joachim Christensen def. Bojan Mihajlovic by TKO at 2:05 of round 3.

Walt Harris vs. Chase Sherman

Round 1- Harris takes the center and lands a jab. Sherman is light on his feet, playing the outside. Harris throws a 1-2 from the southpaw stance. Sherman feints a jab and lands a body cross. Harris returns fire with a body quick. Sherman complains of an eye poke but the referee didn’t see it. Right hand lands for Sherman. Inside leg kick lands for Harris. Sherman returns an outside leg kick. Harris lands a right hand and begins to turn up. Harris lands a foot to the cup while throwing a knee to the body. Referee calls time. Action resumes and Harris lands a flush southpaw cross. Sherman responds with a three punch combo. Right uppercut from Sherman turns into a left hand for Harris. Leg kick lands for Sherman, and another. A 1-2 scores for Harris. The big men clinch up as the round ends. 10-9 Harris

Round 2- A head kick misses to start the second frame. A push kick lands for Harris. Harris misses with a big cross. Sherman lands to the outside of Harris’ leg. A big right lands for Sherman but Harris returns with a flurry. Jumping body kick lands for Harris. Harris lands a jab followed by a big left hook, but Sherman eats it. Body cross lands for Harris. A left cross, right hook, Thai plum knee, left hook, right hand combo drops Sherman! A few hammer fists and that’s a wrap!

Walt Harris def. Chase Sherman by TKO at 2:41 of round 2.

Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger vs. Nina Ansaroff

Round 1- Push kick lands for Ansaroff followed by a body kick. Leg kick lands for Ansaroff. Jab to overhand right lands for Jones-Lybarger. Ansaroff unloads an uppercut as they clinch. Jones-Lybarger attacks the leg then lands another overhand right. They exchange crosses. Ansaroff throws a jab but Jones-Lybarger slips off the center line. Another jab to overhand right from Jones-Lybarger. Stiff jab jars Jones-Lybarger. Jones-Lybarger gets close and Ansaroff goes back to the uppercuts. Ansaroff catches a kick and follows her opponent to the ground. Ansaroff begins chipping away with short shots from full guard. Jones-Lybarger locks up Ansaroff’s wrists and looks for an armbar but Ansaroff is having none of it. Solid punches from the top land for Ansaroff as the round expires. 10-9 Ansaroff.

Round 2- Jones-Lybarger opens the round with another looping overhand right, but misses. Leg kick from Ansaroff drops Jones-Lybarger. Ansaroff is working from half guard looking to improve position. Ansaroff transitions to the back and attacks the neck. Jones-Lybarger is defending the choke well, but Ansaroff moves towards an arm triangle. Jones-Lybarger continues to display her submission defense, but eats a big punch in the process. Ansaroff begins teeing off and finds her way to full mount. Jones-Lybarger rolls and Ansaroff is glad to take the back. Ansaroff continues to look for a Rear-Naked Choke, and finishes the round in the dominant position. 10-8 Ansaroff.

Round 3- Jones-Lybarger throws a jab to overhand but there isn’t much sting on it. Ansaroff seems content to stay out of range while pumping her jab. The overhand right lands for Jones-Lybarger but seemed to have no effect. Jones-Lybarger is pressing forward. Left hook lands for Ansaroff followed by a sweeping leg kick that drops Jones-Lybarger. Ansaroff moves back into the full mount with relative ease. Ansaroff takes the back as Jones-Lybarger rolls. Some ground strikes score in an attempt to open up the RNC. Ansaroff sinks the choke, but Jones-Lybarger is hanging tough. Ansaroff stays with it and gets the tap!

Nina Ansaroff def. Jocelyn Jones-Lybarger by Submission (RNC) at 3:39 of round 3.

Preliminary Card (FS1)

Tony Martin vs. Alex White

Round 1- Martin lands a right hand right off the bat and follows up with a head kick. Martin presses White against the cage lets him have a knee. Martin breaks his cup and there is a stop in the action. Yes, he broke his cup. A replacement cup is found and the fight resumes. Martin punches his way into the clinch but White goes ballistic with the hooks and Martin disengages. Martin shoots in and gets the takedown. Martin begins to look for a Kimora from half guard. White defends well, so Martin starts to deliver some elbows from the top. Martin is holding the half guard position while being able to stay busy enough to not be stood up. Martin looks for the Kimora again, this time, he has his hands clasped and passes side control. Martin bails on the submission and returns to unloading ground strikes. Martin moves to knee on belly, but gives enough space for White to retain guard. Big punch from the top lands for Martin as the round ends. 10-9 Martin

Round 2- White takes the center and lands a right hook that stuns Martin. Martin changes levels and puts White on his back. From full guard, Martin lands small punches as he looks for a way to pass. Martin passes to side control and resumes the short shots. Martin is smothering with his pressure and makes his way to full mount. White bucks him off and goes for a double leg takedown of his own. White achieves the takedown, but Martin scrambles to his feet. Martin commits to a standing Kimora as he falls to the mat, but Whit shrugs it off. Martin presses White against the fence and holds him there as the round ends. 10-9 White

Round 3- Martin shoots right away but White defends wel

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