Ortega’s oversized cup was the subject of much curiosity during the five-round fight earlier this month in Abu Dhabi, and he didn’t address – and wasn’t asked - about his equipment after a unanimous decision win.
On Monday, Ortega decided to end all the mystery and explain his side of the story.
“Okay the real story of the Cup I was wearing,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “I was in such a hurry that when I left to Abu Dhabi I accidentally grabbed my little bro’s cup and left mines at home. @ortegaachriss thanks for saving my balls literally.”
Whatever the case, Brian Ortega’s career is trending up after his most recent win, which put him back on the right track after a brutal loss to now-former champ Max Holloway in 2018 at UFC 231.
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