News about Brian Ortega

Australian fighter Steve Erceg is gearing up for what he calls his 'Brock Lesnar moment' as he prepares to take on reigning UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 301

After suffering from a freak injury in the build-up, Brian Ortega has admitted that he had a 'panic set in' just moments before his victory at UFC Fight Night 237. Ortega regained featherweight title control after defeating Yair Rodriguez in Mexico City, Mexico, on Saturday night. It was a huge victory for the American, who was out for revenge against Rodriguez after losing their first clash by TKO in 2022.

After an impressive submission victory over Yair Rodriguez at UFC Fight Night 237, Brian Ortega regained control of featherweight title contention. After losing their first match by TKO in 2022 after suffering a dislocated shoulder in the first round, the American was out for revenge against Rodriguez. And Ortega did just that after choking out his opponents in the third round of their match at the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City.

One of the sections was dominated by a mosh pit of punches as the fans traded blows while grabbing each other's clothing. Multiple groups of people are seen squaring off with no one in sight, according to a video of the squabble. A fan wearing a white top who seemed to have been torn during the tumultuous chaos was isolated. A fan in black then struck him with a left hook that knocked him out with his back on the ground. With his left hand just seconds before, the same fan who started the punch was struck again. During the brawl, however, nearby supporters made sure to set chairs down.

Kamaru Usman, the former occupant of top position, was the previous occupant of the top spot, but Volkanovski has leapt him in the rankings after his dramatic loss to Leon Edwards. Volkanovski has been named No. 1 on the UFC's updated pound-for-pound chart, while New Zealander and middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has been promoted to second place, with Volkanovski named No. 1.