JULY 2, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
BRIAN ORTEGA FEATHERWEIGHT
14 WIN •
1 LOSS •
- KO
FEATHERWEIGHT
14 WIN
1 LOSS
- KO
Henry Cejudo unsure Diego Lopes would be ready for Brian Ortega after UFC 303 Henry Cejudo has his doubts on Diego Lopes after UFC 303.
Ige called in hours before UFC 303 to replace ill fighter in the co-main event
An illness forced Brian Ortega to withdraw Saturday hours before his scheduled fight with Diego Lopes in the co-main event at UFC 303JUNE 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UFC 303: Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes odds, picks and predictions In a 3-round lightweight bout on the main card, Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes meet Saturday at UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Let's...
JUNE 29, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Video: Did UFC 303 get better? Reacting to Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2, Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel reacts to the bout changes to UFC 303.
JUNE 19, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
4 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 237: Is Brian Ortega's rebirth a title threat? Analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC Fight Night 237, including the paths of Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
UFC Fight Night 237 matchmaker: What's next for key winners and losers in Mexico City? Time to play matchmaker for Brandon Royval, Brandon Moreno, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night 237.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
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 Ni...
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Brian Ortega praises Ilia Topuria, but thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298 Brian Ortega thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brian Ortega praises Ilia Topuria, but thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298 Brian Ortega thinks Alexander Volkanovski looked off at UFC 298.
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 21, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • SACBEE.COM
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.
FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC's Ilia Topuria says he'll never give Max Holloway, Yair Rodriguez or Brian Ortega a title shot Using some MMA math, Ilia Topuria says he won’t give any of the highest ranked featherweights a title shot if he becomes UFC champ.
FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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.
JANUARY 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2 co-headlines UFC Fight Night in Mexico City with five rounds A pair of top UFC featherweights will clash again as Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega are set to headline a February event in Mexico.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
