Dustin Ortiz can expect to be the enemy when he faces Jussier da Silva at UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia, Brazil, on Saturday night.
However, the prospect of thousands of Brazilians cheering against him doesn’t seem all that unpleasant after some prior experiences earlier in his career. In a larger venue like Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, the taunts and boos tend to blend together like white noise.
In Ortiz’s eighth professional bout, he fought fellow UFC flyweight Ian McCall in a parking lot at Tachi Palace Fights 9. According to the Roufusport product, the more intimate setting makes for a unique interaction with the cageside fans.