4 days ago

John McCarthy Questions Brian Ortega’s Motivation After UFC Shanghai Defeat

“Brian, what are you thinking? Are you truly, really into this?” McCarthy asked after Ortega’s one-sided loss to former champ Aljamain Sterling. The fight, moved to a 153-pound catchweight from 145 lbs bantamweight following Ortega’s weight-cut scare, saw him offer little offense. McCarthy said he no longer sees the same passion or aggression that once defined Ortega’s career.