ST. LOUIS – Brian Ortega had just returned from a trip to Mexico, on the heels of a big submission win over Cub Swanson at UFC Fight Night 123, when he got a work-related call. It said that if “T-City” wanted it, there was a fight available for him at UFC on FOX 28, set for Feb. 24. The proposed opponent was Josh Emmett, himself fresh off his biggest win yet – a first-round knockout of ex-title-challenger Ricardo Lamas
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UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega explains decision to wait for shot at title – MMA Junkie