Brian Ortega’s initially effort vs. Yair Rodriguez ended in an injury and a loss. The 2nd effort began with an injury and ended in triumph.
In a rollercoaster 15-minute stretch, Ortega (15-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) gotridof an ankle injury and an attack of striking to defeat Rodriguez (18-5 MMA, 10-4 UFC) by arm-triangle choke at the 0: 58 mark of Round 3.
WELCOME BACK BRIAN ORTEGA 🤯@BrianTCity sends Rodriguez for a HUGE success at #UFCMexico pic.twitter.com/fn2yVkU5V8
— UFC (@ufc) February 25, 2024
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