Brian Ortega Withdraws from UFC 331 Due to Injury

Brian Ortega has revealed the circumstances surrounding his withdrawal from UFC 331, which is set to take place this weekend in Los Angeles, California. Ortega was scheduled to fight Renato Moicano, marking his return to the octagon after a previous bout in August against Aljamain Sterling.

Ortega announced his withdrawal on Tuesday morning, leading to some discontent among fans and Moicano, who expressed frustration over losing what he considered an easy fight. The fighter attributed his injury to an unexpected incident during a grappling session, describing it as a freak accident that occurred while he was finalizing his training.

Despite the setback, Ortega is reportedly in discussions with UFC officials about scheduling a different fight in the near future.