UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez (Long Island)- – Take a look at the results and also the ones who received the bonus
The talent-stacked featherweight division is witnessing some incredible fights and movement, reigned by an immovable force that is Alexander Volkanovski. Many have tried, and many have failed. Two of the best featherweights, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez clashed this weekend, but the fight came to an end abruptly, when Ortega was unable to continue after appearing to dislocate his right shoulder.
The fight began with Ortega trying to push forward and close the distance. He walked into some quick right hands by Yair,. followed by a counter left and stiff jab. Both fighters came in swinging, throwing wild punches at each other, and the fans roared with the pace these guys put up in such a short time. Ortega quickly shot for a takedown, and established a solid body lock in the mix. He started to work some points from the position with knees, while also trying to take the fight to his desired terrain.
Rodriguez settled for some little heel kicks to the calf before separating. Ortega attempted another shot under a punch and puts him on the fence again, completing the takedown this time. Rodriguez tries to roll for an armbar, and as Ortega tried to pull his arm free, his shoulder separated.
Ortega had injured the same shoulder in 2016 and underwent surgery. Officially, the circumstances resulted in a victory for Rodriguez via TKO.
Both fighters laid out the possibility of a rematch in the future after the unfortunate ending. Yair Rodriguez was all class as he warmed up to the idea of running it back, but for a title possibly.
“I already told him we can run it back, but I would rather do it for a championship,” Rodriguez said. “But I’m OK with whatever the UFC decides. This was unfortunate. I was prepared to win, but that’s not the way I wanted.”
Ortega echoed the same sentiment, and wants to get back to action as soon as he’s healed up. “I don’t know how it happened,” Ortega said. “I wanted to keep going. I’ve had two shoulder surgeries, and I might need a third one. The fight was going good. I got him to the ground. I was not in submission danger. [Yair], it is what it is. If you don’t get a title fight, I want to get in and let’s do this right. This is not the right way. I’m so sorry. I want both of us to leave it all in here.”
The standout fight came when Matt Schnell and Su Mudaerji engaged in a back-and-forth flyweight slugfest on the main card. Mudaerji appeared to be on the verge of finishing Schnell on multiple occasions in Round 2, threatening his opponent with crisp combinations and elbows. Schnell persevered and put on a gritty show to rock Mudaerji with a right hand before landing a takedown, where he pursued a finish with ground-and-pound from above. Mudaerji then reversed into top position, where Schnell secured the finish with a triangle choke from his back at the 4:24 mark of the second period.
UFC on ABC Results
Yair Rodriguez def. Brian Ortega via TKO (injury) – Round 1, 4:11
Amanda Lemos def. Michelle Waterson via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 2, 1:48
Li Jingliang def. Muslim Salikhov via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 4:38
Matt Schnell def. Su Mudaerji via technical submission (triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:24
Shane Burgos def. Charles Jourdain via majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Lauren Murphy def. Miesha Tate via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Punahele Soriano def. Dalcha Lungiambula via knockout (punches) – Round 2,
Ricky Simon def. Jack Shore via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 3:28
Bill Algeo def. Herbert Burns via TKO (retirement) – Round 2, 1:50
Dustin Jacoby def. Da-un Jung via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 3:13
Dustin Stoltzfus def. Dwight Grant via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Emily Ducote def. Jessica Penne via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
UFC on ABC- Ortega vs Rodriguez Bonus Winners
It was another incredible night in the office for UFC, who handed out some extra bonuses, owing to the brilliant performances displayed.
These are the fighters who cashed in the extra $50,000 bonus for their brilliant performances at UFC Vegas 58.
Performance of the night- Amanda Lemos, Jingliang Li, Punahele Soriano, Ricky Simon, Bill Algeo and Dustin Jacoby.
Fight of the Night – Matt Schnell and Su Mudaerji
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