You never see people land chokes from standing anymore, especially not on top ten guys, and Ortega does this at will. He was 2/2 on submitting cub If you count the saved by the bell choke round 1.
Ortega is so athletic, his boxing can still improve, he has elite cardio, a strong chin, and good power in his hands.
I don’t know he’s quite ready to face Max but that’s an interesting matchup.
Completely forgot Ortega was busted for the roids in 2014. Pretty crazy his performance has continued to improve, would make me assume he's still on them. Hopefully he doesn't pop again, 2nd offense for roids is brutal these days.
He doesn’t look like he’s on them but I guess it’s possible. I think a lot of bjj guys take them for recovery just so they can keep training every day.