Brian Ortega releases statement, reveals multiple injuries suffered in UFC 231 main event

By MMA Fighting Newswire Dec 9, 2018, 6:30pm EST

Brian Ortega broke his silence after a gritty battle against UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway in the UFC 231 event Saturday night in Toronto.

Ortega, who agreed with the doctor’s stoppage in the Instagram post, says he broke his thumb and his nose against Holloway in a statement released Sunday night. Check it out below.

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Doctor stopped it and I agree. Broken nose and a broken thumb I was willing to die in there. Last night was Max’s night. I’ll be back. Thank you to everyone who’s always believed in me and supported me.

A post shared by Brian Ortega (@briantcity) on Dec 9, 2018 at 2:45pm PST

Ortega’s coach Rener Gracie also posted to Instagram on Sunday, saying his star fighter had nothing to be sorry about when it came to his UFC 231 performance.

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When we arrived at the hospital, the first thing you said was “I’m sorry.” My brother, you have nothing to be sorry about. You came from nothing and you competed on the highest level against one of the best p4p fighter’s in the world. For four rounds, you took his best shots, but you never went down and you never stopped firing back. The heart you displayed last night could never be taught, and I’ve never been so proud to be your coach, your friend and your fan. You didn’t fail, Max prevailed. And if it was ever possible to win in defeat, you did it last night. I love you bro.

A post shared by renergracie (@renergracie) on Dec 9, 2018 at 10:38am PST

Brian Ortega releases statement, reveals multiple injuries suffered in UFC 231 main event

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