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Brian Ortega: Challenge of being first fighter to finish Frankie Edgar is ‘the best part’

Over the five losses of his storied career, former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar has never been finished by any of his formidable opponents. Undefeated top contender Brian Ortega, however, is looking to change that.

In a recent media lunch on Monday, “T-City” touched on how much of a big deal it is for him to possibly become the first fighter to finish “The Answer” in the co-main event of UFC 222 this weekend, and how much self-belief he has despite discouragements from his detractors.

“That’s the best part. This is a great challenge because it puts that extra edge on me.