Alexandre Almeida (17-7) battled Steven “Avenger” Rodriguez (8-2) in a featherweight fight at WSOF35 from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on Saturday, March 18. Almeida (17-7) was looking to secure another title match after losing the belt in a rematch against Palmer at WSOF32. Hailing from Costa Rica, Rodriguez was currently in the midst of a seven-fight winning streak.
Steven Rodriguez def. Alexandre Almeida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27) at WSOF35