Returning after the shoulder injury in the defeat of rival Rodriguez in July 2022, Ortega faced many questions about the ability to maintain performance after a long time away from the stage.
Ortega surpassed the first two rounds extremely difficult before rival Rodriguez. But in the third half, with experiences and skills, Ortega Yair Rodriguez objects to the floor with the triangular struggle phase (Arm-Triangle Choke) are “T-City” successfully and lower Rodriguez after 58 seconds.
Winning against Rodriguez, “T-City” broke all doubts about his ability. This impressive re -appearance proves the bravery and desire to win the top of a martial artist.
In an interview after the match with full Send MMA, Ortega frankly shared about the arduous path full of tears to return to the peak. “Honestly, the last time was extremely fierce to me,” Ortega said.
The boxer had two belt matches at UFC added: “I lost one of my best friends, then I lost two more friends. The pain from the goes of the best friends made my spirit depressed. My mood became worse when I witnessed the betrayal of the person I most believed. Not to mention, I had to struggle with four continuous surgeries.”
The ups and downs, broken in the life of “T-City” have become the focus of debate of MMA fans for the past year.
“Looking back a year ago, I was like a lost person in the dark life. The Lord gave me a happy family and lovely little angels. From the lonely lonely, now I have a happy family,” Ortega shared emotionally.
Brian Ortega is one of the brightest talents of MMA today. Ortega was charming with the martial arts path very early with Jujitsu and he kept the black belt BJJ. In 2014, Brian Ortega officially joined Featherweight UFC. A achievement of 15 victories, only 2 losses for the “T-City” name was the most sought after at that time.
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.