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UFC's Brian Ortega Suffers Torn ACL, Out of Korean Zombie Fight

Published: 12/05/2019
UFC star Brian Ortega says he suffered a partially torn ACL in his knee during training and has pulled out from his Dec. 21 fight against Chan Sung Jung, aka the Korean Zombie. "I tore my ACL in training and I won't be fighting in Korea," Ortega just revealed. "Thankfully it was only a partial…
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UFC's Brian Ortega Cleared to Fight, Gunning for Max Holloway Rematch

Published: 05/06/2019
Great news for UFC star Brian Ortega ... the 27-year-old says he's been medically cleared to return to the Octagon -- and he's got his sights set on a rematch with Max Holloway. Ortega suffered a broken nose and a broken thumb after his Dec. 8 bloodbath with Max at UFC 231 ... a fight Brian…
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UFC's Brian Ortega Says He'd Destroy 'Iranian Hulk,' Here's How ...

Published: 04/29/2019
You're looking at "Iranian Hulk" Sajad Gharibi -- a powerlifter who's become a social media sensation -- and he's about to try his hand in MMA. The good news ... UFC star Brian Ortega is offering up some advice for the massive 27-year-old -- but that advice comes with a serious warning! Long story…
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UFC's Brian Ortega Training Halle Berry, 'We're Gonna Drill Her Hard'

Published: 03/11/2019
Halle Berry is turning to a UFC stud to get trained up for her new MMA-inspired movie ... and Brian Ortega tells us he's STOKED for the chance to work with the Hollywood megastar. Berry is directing and starring in a flick called "Bruised" -- about a female MMA fighter who's trying to be a good…
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Brian Ortega Getting Broken Nose Fixed After UFC 231 Loss, Rematch With Holloway?

Published: 01/27/2019
Brian Ortega says he's ALMOST back to 100% after breaking his nose and thumb at UFC 231 ... which begs the question -- is a rematch with Max Holloway on the horizon?! TMZ Sports spoke with T-City -- who just got back from some R&R in Mexico -- about his plans following his loss to Holloway…
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UFC's Brian Ortega Gets Pins Yanked Out of Broken Thumb In Disgusting Video

Published: 01/04/2019
WARNING -- this video of Brian Ortega will make your skin crawl. If you've already had your breakfast, prepare to revisit your eggs and toast ... 'cause this is gnarly. We're not kidding. This is your last chance to look away. For some reason, the UFC star thought it would be a great idea to show…
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Brian Ortega 'Doing Much Better' After Holloway Loss, Coach Rener Gracie Says

Published: 12/11/2018
Great news from Brian Ortega's camp ... the UFC star is improving by the minute after that bloody loss to Max Holloway this past weekend ... TMZ Sports has learned. Ortega suffered a broken nose and thumb during Saturday night's fight at UFC 231 in Toronto -- and his left eye was swollen shut. The…
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UFC's Brian Ortega Gunning for Khabib, You're On My 'Bucket List'

Published: 12/08/2018
If Brian Ortega takes out Max Holloway this weekend, he's already got another big fight in his sites -- Khabib Nurmagomedov. "We all have our bucket lists, right? And, my bucket list is to fight Max and fight Khabib," Ortega told the guys on the "TMZ Sports" TV show. "Those are the top guys in the…
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Brian Ortega Prays for Max Holloway's Health, 'I Really Do Care About You'

Published: 12/05/2018
Emotional moment between Brian Ortega and his UFC 231 opponent, Max Holloway -- when Ortega told Max he's been praying for him ever since the Hawaiian's health scare back in July. Brian and Max are set to fight each other on Saturday -- it'll be Max's first time in the Octagon since he backed out…
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UFC's Brian Ortega Chokes Out TMZ Staffer ... Again

Published: 12/04/2018
UFC star, Brian Ortega returned to the TMZ newsroom this week -- and once again, he put a chokehold on one of our guys!!! Here's the deal ... the last time Ortega was here, he taught us the proper way to execute a rear-naked choke and used Lucas to demonstrate. This time, Ortega wanted to teach us…
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Dillon Danis Went Clubbing After UFC 229 Brawl, Says Brian Ortega

Published: 10/09/2018
Conor McGregor's teammate, Dillon Danis, didn't let a swollen face and head injuries keep him from having a good time after UFC 229 ... in fact, he went to the nightclub after his scrap with Khabib! And, how do we know? Because he ran into UFC star Brian Ortega!! Brian tells us he was hanging at…
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Brian Ortega's Down To Step In For Conor Or Khabib If They Can't Fight

Published: 09/30/2018
If Conor McGregor or Khabib Nurmagomedov throw a steel dolly, miss weight or get hurt before UFC 229 ... Brian Ortega says he's 100% down to step in and kick some ass. With only a week left until the biggest fight of the year, TMZ Sports asked Ortega -- should disaster strike and Conor or Khabib…
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