Dair “Panther” Rodriguez (14-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) defeated Brian Ortega (15-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in one round of UFC Fight Night on Long Island, New York.
The fight lasted only 4:11 seconds. Rodriguez beat Ortega beautifully, but it wasn’t the fight they or the fans were expecting.
Although the fight started off with good action, the gladiators were still not comfortable in the ring when the fight was over.
The bell rang and the exchange of blows began, Yair connected better, but Ortega hit harder, the Panther already had a cut on his right cheekbone. Rodriguez knocked Ortega to the ground and tried to punch him when Brian tried to pull away, his shoulder popped out, he immediately remained on the canvas, and the pain was reflected on his face.
The referee ended the fight and officially Yair Rodriguez won by technical knockout in the first round.
Reaction of Rodriguez and Ortega.
“I’m sorry,” Ortega said, apologizing to those present. “I don’t know how it happened. I wanted to move on and got it. I have already had two surgeries on my shoulder. I might need a third, who knows.
“We got into a situation where his body was tense and I don’t know, he was just pulling, he wasn’t in danger of performing. I tried to clear my leg and my arm came off. Yair, congratulations, if you don’t get a title shot or something, let’s fix it. I want you both to leave it all here. Because I know we’re here to do it.”
“Of course I want to fight for the title,” said Rodriguez. “If I had said otherwise before, I did not respect the current champion. [Alexander Volkanovski]It’s because I didn’t know any better. Now I know he’s fucked up…? the beast. With all due respect to you. I hope you get better and we can get on with this shit…”
Map results
Yair Rodriguez def. Brian Ortega won by technical knockout (injury) – round 1, 4:11
Amanda Lemos def. Michelle Waterson submission (guillotine choke) – round 2, 1:48
Li Jingliang defeated. Muslim Salikhov by TKO (punches), round 2, 4:38
Matt Schnell def. Su Mudaerji by technical hold (triangle choke) – round 2, 4:24
Shane Burgos vs. Charles Jourdain by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Lauren Murphy defends Miescha Tate via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Punahele Soriano def. Dalcha Lungiambula KO (Punches) – Round 2
Ricky Simon victorious Jack Shore submission (triangle choke) – round 2, 3:28
Bill Algeo def. Herbert Burns by TKO (retired) – round 2, 1:50
Dustin Jacoby vs. Da-un Jung KO (punch) – round 1, 3:13
Dustin Stoltzfus vs. Dwight Grant via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Emily Ducott victorious Jessica Penn by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)