Y. Rodriguez knocked out Z. Coreano at UFC Denver (Photo: Disclosure/UFC)
After just over five years, the Ultimate Octagon returns to Denver trying to bring back good memories of the last event in the city. In November 2018, the Mexican Yair Rodriguez scored a brutal knockout over Korean zombie at the last second and starred in one of the greatest moments in the organization's history.
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On November 10, 2018, the UFC celebrated the 25th anniversary of its first event with a commemorative card in the city of Denver. The main fight, starring Yair Rodriguez e Chan sung jung, two featherweight standouts (up to 65,7kg) delivered one of the biggest knockouts in the organization's history.
The Mexican was being dominated by “Korean zombie”, who combined his striking well with intense pressure to not give his rival space, however, in the last second of the fifth round, Rodriguez landed a spectacular counter elbow, knocking out his opponent and guaranteeing an unforgettable victory for him and the public.
In the event scheduled for this Saturday (13), the main fight will be between the former champion Rose namajunas, which will measure forces against the promise Tracy Cortez. The duel will be valid in the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg).
