As the focus match of UFC on ABC: Ortega vs Rodriguez, the match between Brian Ortega and Yair Rodríguez attracted attention because they are the top UFC boxers. While Ortega ranked second in the weight of Featherweight, Rodriguez ranked 3rd with the same achievement.
However, the match between Ortega and Rodriguez took place with few people thinking. When the first half was about to close, Ortega received a heavy attack on the shoulder area and could not continue playing. That means a TKO victory for Yair Rodríguez.
The victory over Brian Ortega is likely to help Yair Rodríguez overcome the opponent on the ranking of the most powerful fighters of UFC's weight Featherweight. With the 2nd place, Yair Rodríguez also faced the opportunity to challenge the championship in this weight class.
In the remaining matches under the framework of UFC on ABC: Ortega vs Rodríguez, Amanda Lemos defeated Michelle Waterson with a submission in the second half.
After UFC on ABC: Ortega vs Rodríguez closed, the tournament will continue to take place another UFC Fight Night event. It was UFC Fight Night 208, with the focus of the confrontation in the weight of Heavyweight between two boxers Curtis Blaydes and Tom Aspinall.