Controversial draw allows Mason Fowler to retain title against Nick Rodriguez

Mason Fowler faced Nick Rodriguez at UFC BJJ 11 in a highly anticipated co-main event. The match ended in a controversial split draw, allowing Fowler to retain his UFC BJJ light heavyweight title. Fowler won the first round but Rodriguez appeared to take control in the second and third rounds. Despite the general consensus among observers that Rodriguez won the match, the judges ruled it a draw. The outcome leaves the pair with an official record of one win for Rodriguez, one draw, and one previous match in which Rodriguez won. Nick Rodriguez’s brother, Jay Rodriguez, also competed on the card and secured a win in his UFC BJJ debut.

• 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Controversial draw! Mason Fowler out-grappled, keeps belt against CJI champ Nick Rodriguez at UFC BJJ 11