BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Fernando Gonzalez vs. Rodney Thomas: Live round-by-round updates

Fernando Gonzalez vs. Rodney Thomas at light heavyweight will serve as the co-main event at BKFC Fight Night Pechanga.

While Gonzalez (0-1) has yet to register his maiden win in the promotion, do not let his BKFC stats fool you. With an extensive MMA record of 29-20, 'The Menifee Maniac' is a true veteran of combat sports.

Thomas, on the other hand, is a bare-knuckle boxing debutant. Lacking prior professional experience in boxing or MMA, it would be interesting to see how the Californian will do against the much more experienced Gonzalez.

According to Fight Odds, Gonzalez is a -200 favorite over Thomas (+160 underdog) for the matchup.

BKFC Fight Night Pechanga is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for the coverage and play-by-play updates from the fight card.

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BKFC Fight Night Pechanga: Fernando Gonzalez vs. Rodney Thomas

Round 1

Gonzales pounces around his opponent, while Thomas is gauging the distance with jabs. In the clinch, Thomas delivers a huge uppercut. Tomas clips and falls after getting hit with a barrage of uppercuts.

Thomas ties his opponent up and pushes him onto the ropes. However, the rounds end before either can start an offensive.

Round 2

Gonzalez is constantly circling out, rendering his opponent unable to catch him clean. A left-hand gets through for Gonzalez. Thomas's wide stance is making him less mobile, making him an almost stationary target for his opponent.

Thomas gets hit with a barrage of uppercuts. Sensing he is in trouble, Thomas drags his opponent to the canvas, incurring a warning from the referee.

Round 3

A jab lands for Thoma and a swelling appears under the eyes of Gonzalez. A big left-hand upstairs lands for Gonzales. Double uppercuts from the clinch land for Gonzalez, and the MMA veteran lands a left hook on the exit.

A bad cut appears on the right eyebrow on Thomas necessitating a doctor's check. He is allowed to continue. A great round for Gonzalez.

Round 4

Double left-hand upstairs lands for Gonzales. Gonzalez's footwork is confusing Thomas, he is also clearly superior in the clinch.

Double uppercuts to the body land for Gonzalez. The referee once again warns Thomas for excessive wrestling/shoving.

A good round for 'The Menifee Maniac'.

Round 5

Thomas connects with a straight left. Gonzalez's lateral movement is disrupting his opponent's rhythm. Thomas is employing more pressure this round. He catches Gonzalez with a powerful left hand, perhaps his best punch of the fight.

A right-hand sneaks in for Gonzalez at the end of the round.

Stay tuned for the official decision.

Official Decision: Fernando Gonzalez def. Rodney Thomas via unanimous decision. (49-46,48-47,49-46)