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

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Check out how Brian Ortega turned the tables with his thrilling submission win over Yair Rodriguez in the UFC Fight Night 237 rematch!

Brian Ortega made a stunning comeback in the UFC Fight Night 237 rematch against Yair Rodriguez. The MMA community was buzzing with excitement as Ortega secured a thrilling submission victory over Rodriguez, redeeming himself from their previous bout that ended in injury and defeat. Despite rolling his ankle in the first attempt against Rodriguez, Ortega showed resilience and determination, ultimately emerging victorious in their second showdown.

The headlines were dominated by Brandon Moreno, Yair Rodríguez, and Brian Ortega, all geared up for intense matchups at UFC Fight Night in Mexico City. With Brandon Moreno facing off against Brandon Royval and a highly anticipated rematch between Yair Rodríguez and Brian Ortega, fans were on the edge of their seats awaiting the action-packed fights.

In a nail-biting battle at UFC Mexico, Brian Ortega faced a knockdown scare but rallied back to secure a remarkable submission win over Yair Rodriguez. Despite Ortega's current unranked status in the featherweight rankings, his impressive performance in the Octagon solidified his position as a fierce competitor.

Brian Ortega's journey to victory was not without its challenges. Despite a long layoff, Ortega bounced back in spectacular fashion at UFC Fight Night, showcasing his resilience and skill in overcoming pre-fight obstacles. His triumph over Rodriguez marked a significant milestone in his career, earning him well-deserved recognition in the MMA world.

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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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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: 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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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 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 Mexico: Brian Ortega Admits Partying Despite Surgery and ... (EssentiallySports)

Two time UFC featherweight title contender, Brian Ortega reveals attending party right after surgery, going up against Yair Rodriguez.

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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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Social media reacts to Brian Ortega's comeback finish of Yair ... (Yahoo 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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UFC Fight Night 237 bonuses: Brian Ortega's comeback upset nets ... (Yahoo Canada Sports)

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

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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 ...

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“I Got Betrayed by People That Were Close to Me” – Brian Ortega ... (EssentiallySports)

Experience the raw emotion as Brian Ortega breaks down in a heartfelt confession for his wife Stephanie Roberts after the win at UFC Mexico.

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.

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

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 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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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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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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