During UFC Fight Night 139 on November 10th, 2018 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, Yair Rodriguez faced off against Chan Sung Jung for a memorable match. Rodriguez (11-2) emerged victorious over Jung (14-5) with what was considered one of the most remarkable knockouts in UFC history. In the final moments of the fight, Rodriguez executed a counter upward elbow strike to Jung’s chin, sealing his victory.
The knockout occurred just seconds before the end of the bout, with Rodriguez trailing on the scorecards. The judges had scored it 39-37, 39-37, and 38-38 in favor of Jung. However, Rodriguez demonstrated his resilience in the fifth round, needing a win to turn the tables and secure the victory.
In a heated exchange during UFC Fight Night 139, Rodriguez delivered a decisive short right elbow to Jung’s face, sending him crashing to the mat. The fighters had engaged in a brutal back-and-forth battle, exchanging heavy blows and punches. As the final seconds ticked away, both fighters showed mutual respect by touching gloves before a surprising turn of events unfolded in the closing moments of the bout.
With just one second remaining, Rodriguez unleashed a powerful elbow strike, achieving an impressive knockout victory over Jung. The display of force and precision in Rodriguez’s elbow strike left Jung defeated on the ring floor, securing Rodriguez’s win in dramatic fashion.
