Chan Sung Jung and Yair Rodriguez shake hands in hospital after their epic fight at UFC Fight Night 139.
Saturday’s scintillating UFC Fight Night 139 main event between Chan Sung Jung and Yair Rodriguez was one for the ages.
After a bloody, back-and-forth battle at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, 26-year-old Rodriguez knocked out ‘Korean Zombie’ with a stunning elbow with just one second to go in the fifth and final round.
Jung, who was just one second away from being declared victor, is deeply embarrassed by the loss. But that didn’t stop the Korean fan favorite from sharing an epic hospital photo with Rodriguez.
Check it out below.
“My pride is really bad .. I sell a lot .. Haha .. Still .. I love mixed martial arts and I always express my congratulations to my young friend who is always polite. This match should be so satisfying. It’s really ok now! Thanks everyone!” (translation via Google translate).
Although both men were hospitalized, Jung and Rodriguez were cleared of any serious injuries, according to MMA Junkie.
Both featherweights earned a Fight of the Night bonus for their performance and UFC president Dana White described Rodriguez’ KO as the ‘craziest finish ever.’ ‘El Pantera’ will likely surge into the top-ten once the UFC updates its rankings.