{
  "id": 7788246,
  "title": "Brian Ortega: Headbutt during jiu-jitsu caused cut, UFC 331 withdrawal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/brian-ortega-headbutt-during-jiu-jitsu-caused-cut-ufc-331-withdrawal",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:50:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/brian-ortega-headbutt-during-jiu-125029921.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former title contender Brian Ortega (16-5 MMA, 8-5 UFC) was set to face Renato Moicano (21-7-1 MMA, 13-7 UFC) at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, but his participation was cut short due to a cut above his left eye. The injury resulted from a headbutt sustained during jiu-jitsu practice, not sparring, which left him with multiple stitches. Ortega, who hasn't fought since losing to Aljamain Sterling in August, apologized profusely to his fans, explaining that he couldn't hide the extent of his injury from the California Commission or wear glasses during the medical examination. Despite his disappointment, Ortega remains appreciative of his fanbase and hopes to regain their support in his next fight.",
  "summary": "Brian Ortega did everything possible to make UFC 331, but knew he wouldn't get medically cleared.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}