Brian Ortega Responds to Critics Following UFC 331 Withdrawal

Brian Ortega Responds to Critics Following UFC 331 Withdrawal

UFC lightweight veteran Brian Ortega responded to his critics after withdrawing from his fight on Saturday against Renato Moicano at UFC 331. The rematch between Ortega and Moicano was scheduled to take place on the UFC 331 main card, but due to a cut above Ortega’s eye, he was forced to pull out of the […]

Brian Ortega Apologizes After UFC 331 Withdrawal, Explains Eye Cut

Brian Ortega apologizes for his UFC 331 withdrawal and says a jiu-jitsu headbutt caused the eye cut that prevented medical clearance.

Moicano Faces Tougher Fight After Ortega Drops Out Again

TLDR Brian Ortega withdrew from UFC 331 bout with Moicano due to an eye laceration suffered in training UFC moved Moicano to October 31 UFC Vegas 123 main event against Tom Nolan instead This is the second time Ortega has pulled out from a scheduled fight with Moicano Moicano believes Tom Nolan will be a harder opponent than Ortega would have been Nolan is on a five-fight winning streak and will compete for Moicano’s No. 8 lightweight ranking S…

Brian Ortega blasts 'stupid people' who claim he ducked Renato Moicano amid UFC 331 pullout: "I'm not even going to sugarcoat that sh*t"

Brian Ortega goes off on "stupid people" for claiming he ducked Renato Moicano after being removed from Saturday's UFC 331 card.