Pros react after Brian Ortega submits Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City

Tonight’s UFC Mexico City event was co-headlined by a featherweight rematch between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega.

Rodriguez (19-5 MMA) had entered the bout looking to rebound, this after suffering a TKO loss to Alex Volkanovski in his most previous effort in July of last year. Prior to that setback, ‘El Pantera’ was coming off back-to-back stoppage wins over Josh Emmett and Brian Ortega respectively.

Meanwhile, Brian Ortega (16-3 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time in 19 months this evening in Mexico City. ‘T-City’ entered the bout looking to snap a two-fight losing skid, his most previous being a TKO loss to Yair Rodirguez.

Tonight’s UFC Mexico City co-main event resulted in a third-round submission victory for Ortega. After a tough opening round, which included getting dropped by a punch, ‘T-City’ was able to turn the tide in round two thanks to his forward pressure and grappling. Then, in round three, Ortega was able to get the fight to the floor early and promptly locked up a fight-ending arm triangle choke.

Official UFC Mexico City Results: Brian Ortega def. Yair Rodriguez via submission at 0:58 of Round 3

Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Rodriguez vs. Ortega 2’ below:

This co main is gonna be fireworks. Potential Fotn!! I think Jair will get it done! #UFCMexicoCity

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 25, 2024

Big fight feels! #UFCMexicoCity

— bjpenndotcom (@bjpenndotcom) February 25, 2024

Did bro just mess his ankle up hopping around during announcements?!

— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) February 25, 2024

https://twitter.com/twrecks155/status/1761615284547264668

Round 1 Rodriguez. Great fight!! #UFCMexicoCity

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 25, 2024

Post-fight reactions to Brian Ortega defeating Yair Rodriguez at UFC Mexico City:

Holy cow @BrianTcity

— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) February 25, 2024

Wowww what a comeback!! Silenced the crowd #UFCMexicoCity

— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) February 25, 2024

Twisted his ankle at opening bell and still finished in the third against Yair what a savage #UFCMexico

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 25, 2024

So much improvement in that wrestling department! Wow Ortega looked great!! #UFCMexicoCity

— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 25, 2024

What a comeback win for ortega

— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) February 25, 2024

Great heart by Brian Ortega battling through adversity against the always dangerous Yair! #UFCMexicoCity

— Dan Ige (@Dynamitedan808) February 25, 2024

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