UFC veteran Brian \u201cT-City\u201d Ortega credited his faith in Jesus Christ for his epic comeback win against dangerous kickboxer Yair Rodriguez.<\/p>\n
The odds were against Ortega from the beginning, who closed as a small betting underdog against Rodriguez, who had the advantage of fighting in front of his countrymen in Mexico City. Things got worse for Ortega during the introductions, as he appeared to roll his ankle while warming up. He could be seen wincing in pain and shaking his leg out while waiting for the fight to begin.<\/p>\n
The end appeared near for Ortega within the first two minutes of the fight, as Rodriguez managed to land a number of boxing combinations and brutal kicks to the body. Ortega \u2014 who has become known for durability \u2014 throughout his lengthy UFC career \u2014 managed to survive despite the onslaught.<\/p>\n
The tide turned in the second round, as Ortega was able to work in his world class ground game. After controlling Rodriguez for much of the second frame, Ortega once again took the fight to the ground in the third and managed to pull off a crafty submission victory.<\/p>\n
In his post-fight interview, credited his newfound Christian faith for the win. \u201cFirst off, I\u2019d like to thank my lord and savior Jesus Christ,\u201d he said. \u201cWithout him, I\u2019m nothing. And before I answer your question, I love my fearless church out there, but guys, God will bless you in front of the same wicked people who try to break you. Remember that God is great, God is good.\u201d
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