UFC Vegas 102: Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues: Live round-by-round updates 

A middleweight clash between Jared Cannonier and Gregory Rodrigues will go down later tonight (Feb. 15) in the main event of UFC Vegas 102 in Las Vegas.

While Cannonier (17-8) has fought in multiple divisions in his career, 'The Killa Gorilla' has found a home at middleweight, where he is a former UFC title challenger.

He holds wins against Sean Strickland, Marvin Vettori, and Derek Brunson among others, and currently holds the No.7 spot on the middleweight ladder. However, the 40-year-old is currently on a two-fight skid and might need a win this weekend to keep his title dreams alive.

Rodrigues (16-5), on the other hand, has been on a tear. The Brazilian is 4-1 in his last five and is on a three-fight win streak. A victory this weekend will see 'RoboCop' enter the divisional rankings.

The matchmakers have the Rodrigues as the -245 favorite for the matchup, with 'The Killa Gorilla' as the +200 underdog. The main card of UFC Vegas 102 is now live. Stick with Sportskeeda for live coverage and play-by-play updates from the event.

Check out the final face-off below:

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UFC Vegas 102: Jared Cannonier vs. Gregory Rodrigues

Round 1

The fighters are employing a cautious approach. Double-body kicks land for Rodrigues. He then follows it up with back-to-back right hands that momentarily stuns Cannonier.

A left hook floors Cannonier, but 'The Killa Gorilla' quickly gains his footing and ties his opponent up. While the 40-year-old is landing his shots clearly lack the same pop as the Brazilian.

'The Killa Gorilla' is getting lit up. Cannonier gets clipped again and hits the canvas. As the former title challenger makes his way back to his feet, he ties up his foes once again before taking him down momentarily, before 'RoboCop' sprung back up.

Our score: 10-8 Rodrigues, Rodrigues 10-8 overall.

Round 2

Cannonier is realizing success in the second round and he mixes up boxing with high kicks. The Brazilian's work rate has lowered significantly. 'RoboCop's' punches also seem a bit more labored.

'The Killa Gorilla' is using jabs and leg kicks to slow down his opponent's momentum. Cannonier unloads a barrage of body shots as his opponent ties him up. A great comeback by the 40-year-old.

Our score: 10-9 Cannonier, Rodrigues 19-18 overall.

Round 3

A powerful right hook lands for Rodrigues to start off Round 2. However, Cannonier's leg kicks are starting to see effect. The Brazilian seem to have caught his second wind and is ramping up his work rate.

A quick 1-2 land for 'RoboCop'. A powerful right-hand stuns Cannonier. But right as Rodrigues starts to gain momentum, 'The Killa Gorilla' threatens a takedown. Both men a swinging, but Cannonier is incurring more damage in these exchanges.

Wow!!! a nasty elbow by 'The Killa Gorilla' floors 'RoboCop'. Cannonier then continues with debilitating ground and pound forcing the referee to stop the fight.

Our score: 10-9 Cannonier, 28-28 even.

Round 4

Cannonier senses blood and comes out with looping shots. Back-to-back right hook floors 'RoboCop'. He then finishes it off with ground and pound.

What a comeback. Cannonier is the victor.

Official result: Jared Cannonier def. Gregory Rodrigues via TKO. (0:29 of Round 4)

Check out the finish below: