Round 1 Rodriguez is rushing in and trying to land a right hand over the top. They tie up. Rabbit punches by both men. Digs to the body by Ward with his partially free right hand. Rodriguez reaches in and jabs past Ward's gloves, glancing. Double right hand curled into the ribs by Rodriguez as they tie up again. The ref breaks a clinch. Ward moves in past a Rodriguez jab and digs his left arm into his middle, holding him still. Body shots by Ward. Clubbing rabbit punches traded. UGLY first ninety seconds. Overhand right, left hook by Ward delivered at solar plexus level, pushing his arms out into Rodriguez's body after landing on it to shove his way into a clinch. Rodriguez shoulder-tackles Ward into the ropes, burying his head into Ward's stomach. Overhand right by Rodriguez chasing Ward, who turns over a left hook while dancing back on his toes. Ward sticks a jab and then falls into a clinch. Rodriguez shakes him like a ragdoll while holding onto his waist. 10-9 Ward