Winning against Rodriguez, Ortega broke all doubts about his ability. This impressive re -appearance proves the bravery and desire to win the top of a martial artist.
According to coach Rener Gracie, before the 'T-City' match was a deep cut on the right eyelid. This wound was worrisome and could hinder him walking on the stage. But with the resilient will, Ortega still entered the ring and fought hard.
In an Instagram post, Rener Gracie revealed: “Just 3 weeks before the match, Ortega had a serious injury when practicing. He was hit by a strong collision, resulting in a deep cut on the eyelid.
Coach Gracie also added: “When the match approached, we realized that just a light punch on the wound could cause it to expand. Even, Ortega dislocated his ankle in the first half but the obsession of the wound on the face still did not leave my mind.”
According to Gracie, when he asked Ortega whether he wanted to continue playing with Rodriguez, whether with the wound on his face, Ortega did not hesitate to make a decision. It is an easy choice with the warrior spirit of 'T-City'.
With the victory over Yair Rodriguez, Ortega proved that he was absolutely worthy of the top 4 weight class. After winning the last match, Brian Ortega faced the opportunity to challenge the champion who just ascended the throne of Ilia Topuria.