Brian Ortega News
Pro fighters make their picks for Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez
In the main event of UFC Long Island, a pivotal featherweight scrap headlines the card as top-three featherweights collide as Brian Ortega takes on Yair Rodriguez. Heading into the fight, Ortega is… Read more
Brian Ortega still doesn't understand how Alexander Volkanovski didn't tap to his chokes at UFC 266: "How in the f**k did this man get out of that choke?"
Brian Ortega still can't believe Alexander Volkanovski didn't tap at UFC 266. In the third round of their featherweight title fight, Ortega appeared to lock in a guillotine and a triangle choke… Read more
Yair Rodriguez believes "it’s going to be important to have a really good strategy and stick to it" against Brian Ortega at UFC Long Island
Yair Rodriguez knows Brian Ortega will be a tough out at UFC Long Island on Saturday. Rodriguez and Ortega are set to headline the card in a pivotal fight for the featherweight… Read more
Brian Ortega reveals he was going to "quit" MMA if he lost to Thiago Tavares in 2015: "I wasn't making money, I had 75 dollars to my name"
Brian Ortega nearly retired from MMA in 2015. Ortega agreed to fight Thiago Tavares on short notice after his UFC debut was overturned following him testing positive for drostanolone which saw him get… Read more
Yair Rodriguez reveals he's been promised a title shot if he beats Brian Ortega at UFC Long Island
Yair Rodriguez has revealed he will receive a title shot if he gets his hand raised on Saturday at UFC Long Island. Rodriguez is set to headline the card against Brian Ortega… Read more
Brian Ortega opens as a slight favorite over Yair Rodriguez in UFC Long Island main event
Brian Ortega has opened as a slight favorite over Yair Rodriguez for their July 16 UFC Long Island main event. Ortega and Rodriguez are set to meet on July 16 live on… Read more
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez officially booked for UFC Long Island main event
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez has finally been booked. After months of talks that the UFC was targeting the featherweight fight, the promotion announced on Twitter on Thursday that Ortega vs. Rodriguez… Read more
UFC star Brian Ortega shares video of corrupt cops in Mexico: “They took my license so I won’t be able to get back home”
UFC star Brian Ortega has shared footage of police officers refusing to let him leave after he didn't give them money. In the last few years Brian Ortega may not have been… Read more
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega is 'the greatest fight in MMA history,' claims Henry Cejudo
Henry Cejudo believes Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega at UFC 266 was the greatest fight in MMA history. Volkanovski was looking to defend his belt for the second time as he took… Read more