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Brian Ortega responds after being called out by former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling

It’s time 

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Aljamain Sterling calls out Brian Ortega following dominant win over Calvin Kattar at UFC 300: “I’m undeniable”

This would be fun 

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Aljamain Sterling calls for Brian Ortega after UFC 300 win: ‘I beat a guy like him, and I’m undeniable’

Aljamain Sterling wants to fight Brian Ortega following his featherweight debut win at Saturday’s UFC 300. 

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Jon Anik wants to see Brian Ortega face Movsar Evloev in five-round title eliminator
Jon Anik wants to see Brian Ortega face Movsar Evloev in five-round title eliminator

Jon Anik thinks Brian Ortega should take on one more top contender before getting a title shot. 

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Coach reveals Brian Ortega suffered a sizable cut weeks before UFC Mexico City
Coach reveals Brian Ortega suffered a sizable cut weeks before UFC Mexico City

Featherweight contender Brian Ortega suffered a sizable cut weeks before his UFC Mexico win over Yair Rodriguez. 

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PHOTO | Coach reveals cut Brian Ortega sustained just weeks before UFC Mexico City that required “14 stitches”

Cut 

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Rener Gracie reveals Brian Ortega suffered nasty cut three weeks before UFC Mexico fight vs. Yair Rodriguez

Brian Ortega dealt with even more adversity before entering the cage at UFC Fight Night 237. 

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Coach reveals photos of nasty cut above Brian Ortega’s eye suffered 3 weeks before UFC Mexico City main event
Coach reveals photos of nasty cut above Brian Ortega’s eye suffered 3 weeks before UFC Mexico City main event

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Despite a fair amount of bad luck, Brian Ortega still got a huge win at UFC Mexico… 

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Jon Anik reveals who he would like to see Brian Ortega fight next: “5-round main event as a championship title eliminator”

T-City’s next step 

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Brian Ortega opens as betting favorite as next foe for UFC star Ilia Topuria in title fight
Brian Ortega opens as betting favorite as next foe for UFC star Ilia Topuria in title fight

Former two-time featherweight championship challenger, Brian Ortega has opened as a significant betting favorite to emerge as the next… 

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Brian Ortega shakes up the featherweight rankings following win at UFC Mexico City

T-City rises 

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Aljamain Sterling believes he could “exploit” the wrestling of both Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez after watching UFC Mexico City

Aljo has spoken 

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Brian Ortega opens as betting favorite to be Ilia Topuria’s first title defense
Brian Ortega opens as betting favorite to be Ilia Topuria’s first title defense

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Brian Ortega may have punched his ticket to a third title shot. Despite coming off a 19-month… 

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Aljamain Sterling on Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez: ‘The wrestling aspect, I could exploit that’
Aljamain Sterling on Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez: ‘The wrestling aspect, I could exploit that’

Aljamain Sterling has a bunch of new challenges awaiting him as he makes his featherweight debut. 

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Yair Rodriguez staying positive following submission loss to Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 237
Yair Rodriguez staying positive following submission loss to Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 237

Yair Rodriguez reacts to his submission loss to Brian Ortega at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 237. 

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Dana White reacts to Brian Ortega’s impressive comeback win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City

Reaction 

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Brian Ortega explains freak UFC Mexico City injury, calls out ‘disrespectful’ behavior toward Alexander Volkanovski
Brian Ortega explains freak UFC Mexico City injury, calls out ‘disrespectful’ behavior toward Alexander Volkanovski

Brian Ortega | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images It had been close to two years since Brian Ortega last competed in the… 

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Brian Ortega welcomes title fight with Ilia Topuria after UFC Mexico win: ‘I’m happy to go to Spain’
Brian Ortega welcomes title fight with Ilia Topuria after UFC Mexico win: ‘I’m happy to go to Spain’

Turning in his first victory inside the Octagon in four years overnight, former two-time featherweight title challenger, Brian Ortega… 

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Brian Ortega reacts to bizarre ankle roll before big UFC Mexico win, plays it cool on possible title shot
Brian Ortega reacts to bizarre ankle roll before big UFC Mexico win, plays it cool on possible title shot

Brian Ortega waited 19 months to come back only to have a final unexpected obstacle before rallying to submit Yair Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night… 

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UFC Mexico City bonuses: Brian Ortega cashes extra $50K for gutsy comback win
UFC Mexico City bonuses: Brian Ortega cashes extra $50K for gutsy comback win

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Brian Ortega’s long-awaited return at UFC Mexico City turned out to be one to remember. Fighting the… 

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UFC Fight Night 237 bonuses: Brian Ortega’s comeback upset nets extra $50,000
UFC Fight Night 237 bonuses: Brian Ortega’s comeback upset nets extra $50,000

After UFC Fight Night 237, four fighters picked up an extra $50,000 for their performances in Mexico City. 

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‘Silenced the crowd’: Pros react to Brian Ortega’s unreal comeback win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City
‘Silenced the crowd’: Pros react to Brian Ortega’s unreal comeback win over Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City

Brian Ortega | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Brian Ortega has done it again. A fighter known for his flair for the… 

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UFC Fight Night 237 results: Brian Ortega rolls ankle during introduction, rallies to tap Yair Rodriguez anyway
UFC Fight Night 237 results: Brian Ortega rolls ankle during introduction, rallies to tap Yair Rodriguez anyway

Brian Ortega’s first attempt vs. Yair Rodriguez ended in injury and a loss. The second attempt started with an injury and ended with a win. 

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UFC Mexico City video: Brian Ortega pulls off incredible comeback to submit Yair Rodriguez in third round
UFC Mexico City video: Brian Ortega pulls off incredible comeback to submit Yair Rodriguez in third round

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images It looked like disaster struck for Brian Ortega again but this time he somehow snatched victory from… 

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Brian Ortega rallies, lands submission win over Yair Rodríguez in back and forth rematch – UFC Mexico City Highlights
Brian Ortega rallies, lands submission win over Yair Rodríguez in back and forth rematch – UFC Mexico City Highlights

Turning in his first victory since 2020, former featherweight title challenger, Brian Ortega was forced to rally from some… 

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Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez 2 full fight video highlights
Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez 2 full fight video highlights

Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Watch Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez 2 full fight video highlights from the co-main event of UFC… 

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Pros react after Brian Ortega submits Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City

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UFC Mexico City live blog: Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2
UFC Mexico City live blog: Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2

Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega rematch in the co-main event of UFC Mexico City. | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images This is… 

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Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega full fight video
Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega full fight video

Yair Rodriguez defeated Brian Ortega in their first meeting. | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Watch Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega full fight video to… 

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UFC Fight Night 237 video: Yair Rodriguez, Brian Ortega show love at final faceoff

Check out the final staredown between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega ahead of their co-main event bout at UFC Fight Night 237. 

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Michael Bisping: ‘It’s now or never for Brian Ortega’ at UFC Mexico
Michael Bisping: ‘It’s now or never for Brian Ortega’ at UFC Mexico

Michael Bisping thinks Brian Ortega faces a must-win situation at UFC Mexico. 

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UFC Fight Night 237 video: Yair Rodriguez, Brian Ortega on weight for Mexico City rematch

The co-main event of UFC Fight Night 237 is official after both Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega made the featherweight limit. 

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Brian Ortega details his spiritual rebirth ahead of return at UFC Mexico City: “I had to just pluck away and be alone for a long time”

T-City’s next step 

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Pro fighters make their picks for Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2

Fighter predictions 

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Brian Ortega addresses Alexander Volkanovski’s shocking loss: ‘It didn’t seem like it was the same Volk’
Brian Ortega addresses Alexander Volkanovski’s shocking loss: ‘It didn’t seem like it was the same Volk’

Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images Brian Ortega doesn’t believe Ilia Topuria fought the same Alexander Volkanovski that he did nearly three years ago.… 

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Brian Ortega praises Ilia Topuria, but thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298

Brian Ortega thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298. 

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Yair Rodriguez never wanted to fight Brian Ortega, but can’t wait to ‘f*ck up’ Ilia Topuria

Just the mention of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is enough to cause Yair Rodriguez to spew expletives. 

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Brian Ortega doesn’t think Alexander Volkanovski looked “like the same Volk” against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298

Not the same 

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Brian Ortega explains ‘rebirth’ during time off, views UFC Mexico as ‘a continuation’ vs. Yair Rodriguez

Brian Ortega found inspiration in a myth heading into his UFC Fight Night 237 rematch against Yair Rodriguez. 

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UFC Mexico video: Yair Rodriguez faces off with Brian Ortega and his sons at media day

Brian Ortega had some backup for his first faceoff with Yair Rodriguez ahead of their UFC Fight Night 237 rematch. 

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Brian Ortega admits injuries had him questioning if it’s worth continuing to fight
Brian Ortega admits injuries had him questioning if it’s worth continuing to fight

Brian Ortega revealed that he underwent numerous surgeries that had him contemplating his fighting future. 

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Brian Ortega admits injuries had him questioning if it’s worth continuing to fight
Brian Ortega admits injuries had him questioning if it’s worth continuing to fight

Brian Ortega revealed that he underwent numerous surgeries that had him contemplating his fighting future. 

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Brian Ortega will ‘ruin every contender’ if Ilia Topuria becomes champion at UFC 298

Brian Ortega is happy to take out all the top contenders if Ilia Topuria isn’t willing to.
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Brian Ortega fires back at Ilia Topuria for recent UFC title comments: “You have to win the belt for that to happen”

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Brian Ortega gives his Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria prediction

Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski puts his title on the line against undefeated Ilia Topuria in the UFC 298 main event on Saturday.  
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Brian Ortega admits he wondered if fighting was “still worth it” after he underwent “multiple” surgeries during time off

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UFC’s Ilia Topuria says he’ll never give Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez or Brian Ortega a title shot

Ilia Topuria says he won’t give any of the highest ranked featherweights a title shot if he becomes champion.
Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) challenges featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, …read more

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Ilia Topuria tells Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez, and Brian Ortega to retire because he will “never give them” a title shot

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UFC Mexico: Yair Rodriguez a slight favorite to beat Brian Ortega again

Despite the abrupt ending to their first fight, oddsmakers still favor Yair Rodriguez to beat Brian Ortega.
Featherweights Rodriguez (16-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) and Ortega (15-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) will run …read more

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Yair Rodriguez plans to make a statement in rematch with Brian Ortega at UFC Mexico City: “I don’t see why people keep thinking his shoulder just fell off for no reason”

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Yair Rodriguez ready for war in Brian Ortega rematch, sees another win earning him a title shot

Yair Rodriguez is looking to take out Brian Ortega again to earn another title opportunity.
Rodriguez (16-4 MMA, 10-3 UFC) runs things back with Ortega (15-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) in a …read more

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