Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez officially booked for UFC Long Island main event

Ortega, Rodriguez to meet July 16 in Long Island

Multiple-time former title challenger Brian Ortega takes on Yair Rodriguez in the main event of UFC Fight Night on July 16 in Long Island, New York, the UFC announced Thursday. It will be the UFC's first visit to the new USB Arena in Elmont.

UFC books Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez as July 16 main event on Long Island

After weeks of working things out, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez are finally set to do battle.

UFC books Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez to headline Long Island card

Top featherweights are set to battle in July.

Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez officially booked for UFC Long Island main event

Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez has finally been booked as the two will headline UFC Long Island this July.

Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez main event official for July 16 in Long Island

Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez featherweight main event official for Sat., July 16, 2022 on ESPN from inside UBS Arena at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York.

Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez headlines UFC’s return to Long Island in July

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLCFeatherweights Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez will clash in a five-round main event at the upcoming UFC Fight Night card in Long Island, N.Y. on July 16.UFC officials announced the pairing on Thursday.A two-time title contender at 145 pounds, Ortega has remained near the top of the rankings in the UFC over the past few years while maintaining an impressive resume that includes wins over “The Korean Zombie” Chan Sun…