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Brian Ortega's Epic Comeback: From Injury to Victory in UFC Fight Night

Alex Volkanovski - Brandon Moreno - Brandon Royval - Brian Ortega - Fight Night - Mexico City - MMA - UFC - Yair Rodriguez

Discover how Brian Ortega turned a series of setbacks into a triumphant win in the octagon! #UFC #BrianOrtega #Comeback

Brian Ortega, the resilient UFC fighter, faced a rollercoaster of events during UFC Fight Night in Mexico City. Despite rolling his ankle and dealing with a shoulder injury, Ortega showcased his determination in the octagon. His first attempt against Yair Rodriguez ended in defeat due to injury, but he made a stunning comeback in their rematch, securing a victory through submission.

The highly anticipated rematch between Brandon Moreno and Brandon Royval, along with the explosive fight between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega, headlined the event. Ortega, although unranked due to inactivity, proved his skills once again, battling through a knockdown scare to ultimately triumph over Rodriguez.

Social media buzzed with reactions to Ortega's impressive finish, highlighting the thrilling nature of the fight. Despite initial doubts stemming from his injury, Ortega's perseverance shone bright as he overcame all obstacles to emerge victorious.

In the aftermath of UFC Fight Night 237, Ortega's incredible comeback and upset win not only secured his place in the MMA community's hearts but also earned him a well-deserved bonus. His journey from injury to victory serves as a testament to his resilience and fighting spirit, solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the UFC.

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UFC Fight Night 237 results: Brian Ortega rolls ankle during ... (Yahoo Sports)

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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Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodríguez, and Brian Ortega All Ready for ... (Sports Illustrated)

Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval and a rematch pitting Yair Rodríguez against Brian Ortega headlines UFC Fight Night in Mexico City.

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UFC Mexico City live blog: Yair Rodriguez vs. Brian Ortega 2 (MMA Fighting)

Ortega is currently unranked in MMA Fighting's featherweight rankings due to his inactivity. The two-time title challenger has not competed since suffering a ...

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UFC Mexico: Brian Ortega survives knockdown scare, scores ... (MMAWeekly)

Brian Ortega battled his way through adversity to score a submission win over Yair Rodriguez.

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Social reacts to Brian Ortega's comeback finish of Yair Rodriguez in ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

The MMA community reacted to Brian Ortega's thrilling submission of Yair Rodriguez in their UFC Fight Night 237 rematch.

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Brian Ortega rebounds from freak injury to submit Yair Rodriguez at ... (FanSided MMA)

Brian Ortega defeated Yair Rodriguez via submission after battling back from an injury. He nearly couldn't fight due to rolling his ankle during his ...

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Brian Ortega Injury: How Did the UFC Star Dislocate His Shoulder? (EssentiallySports)

Ahead of Brian Ortega's rematch against Yair Rodriguez, we take a look at the shoulder injury that led to him losing their first fight.

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Social media reacts to Brian Ortega's comeback finish of Yair ... (Yahoo Lifestyle Australia)

The MMA community reacted to Brian Ortega's thrilling submission of Yair Rodriguez in their UFC Fight Night 237 rematch.

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UFC Fight Night results, highlights: Brian Ortega overcomes pre-fight ... (CBSSports.com)

'T-City' bounced back from a long layoff in a big way on Saturday night in Mexico City.

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UFC Fight Night 237 bonuses: Brian Ortega's comeback upset nets ... (Yahoo Sports)

After UFC Fight Night 237, four fighters picked up an extra $50000 for their performances in Mexico City.

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Volkanovski foe's shock UFC title rematch call (CODE Sports)

Brian Ortega fought through a freak pre-fight ankle injury, before making a surprising call about an Alex Volkanovski rematch with Ilia Topuria.

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Brian Ortega gains revenge on Yair Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night ... (Daily Mail)

Ortega hadn't fought since that defeat in July 2022 and has endured a difficult period in his career, failing to win since he beat Jung Chan-sung by ...

Brian Ortega reacts to bizarre ankle roll before big UFC Mexico win ... (Yahoo Sports)

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 237.

Brian Ortega reacts to bizarre ankle roll before big UFC Mexico win ... (Yahoo Eurosport UK)

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 237.

Brian Ortega explains freak UFC Mexico City injury, calls out ... (MMA Fighting)

Brian Ortega nearly hit the panic button after he suffered a freak injury during his introduction at UFC Mexico City.

Brian Ortega reacts to bizarre ankle roll before big UFC Mexico win ... (Yahoo Canada Finance)

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 237.

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Brian Ortega Details Battling Back from Ankle Injury, Rough First ... (Sherdog.com)

It was an inauspicious beginning, to say the least, for Brian Ortega at UFC Fight Night 237.

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