Brian Ortega Gets Deep On Time Off; Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis; UFC 300

At Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center, Brian Ortega spoke to Helen Yee about his upcoming rematch against Yair Rodriguez on February 24 in Mexico City, what he’s learned most about himself during the time off, where he believes a win will take him, his ideal 2024, who he thinks will main event UFC 300, who he thought won between Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland, who he thinks Dricus should fight next, opens his birthday gift from Helen, tries chicken feet for the first time, and more. #BrianOrtega #YairRodriguez
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[@bauerpower83]

Finally someone tried the chicken feet!!😂😂. I havnt seen any of your video's Helen. Usually they pop up when scrolling. This is the first 1 in months. Not sure if you haven't made any or if its youtube screwing you over but i subscribed so they should of popped up. Anyway lol great job as always. Keep up the good work!!

[@HelenYeeSports]

Thank you so much! Also, I appreciate you letting me know. What's weird is The Schmo and I have noticed this has been happening but not sure what to do..

[@SunFlowerBabyyy]

Same here!!! It had been like 4 months since I saw a video actually pop up. I just go search for their videos now!

[@HelenYeeSports]

@@SunFlowerBabyyy Wow 😯 I can't believe that. I wonder why that's happening..Really appreciate your support! 🙏

[@SunFlowerBabyyy]

@@HelenYeeSports I’ve been supporting since day one and always will!!! ❤️❤️ bring on the chicken feet’nn 🥰😂🥰❤️

[@whereismymind0788]

More Helen Less Nina

[@cristianchavez1699]

every time I see Brian I get a flashback to him having Volk in that guillotine and then that triangle AND SOMEHOW VOLK SURVIVED. just insane, I wish the best for Brian, he's the man

[@beaualoevv]

0 relevant wins last win in when we had pandemic

[@lukeenglish2025]

I see him bleeding from every paw in his face after max touched him up 😂

[@rudy6292]

​@@lukeenglish2025 same lol

[@williamsklogo]

I don't know why he wasn't reigning punches at the same time, that would have made a huge difference???

[@kapostatuz1677]

Same here. Danm that fight was lopsided but it was so fun

[@VersDavid]

Brian Ortega is a stand up guy, I ran into him at a hardware store and he proceeded to have a full conversation with me. Homie was down to earth. Wish nothing but the best for him! Fan for life!

[@cass_l_21]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@taylorcuch754]

That man is so humble … so much respect for him

[@gjukic]

It's a front..not Like this off camera.

[@jlore6344]

The chicken foot challenge!!!! Love it!!

[@HelenYeeSports]

Haha thank you!! ☺️ 🙏

[@SunFlowerBabyyy]

Best interview of him ever!!!! He seems so happy here! Even tried chicken feet and was cool about it 😂❤

[@HelenYeeSports]

Thank you soooo much!! I'm so happy he tried it! haha ☺️ ❤️

[@SunFlowerBabyyy]

@@HelenYeeSports he made me want to try it 😂

[@jcortes1791]

You Rock, Helen! Idk why, but I ALSO haven't seen you suggested these past few months. Anywho, I hope that time is over and you'll be circulating around with the algorithm or whatever. You're a gem and solid journalist with your finger on the industry's pulse. Always rooting for you and cheering you on!

[@drduandada4218]

Thanks for sharing Smelen Yee Sports !😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@Torymorgan9]

hahaha Helen's laugh at the chicken feet

[@jestex]

yeeee, hellen!!! woo

[@JAYCEE-xm5dd]

Dang this dude should either be in Mexico City acclimating to the altitude or at least in Big Bear training. Yair has cardio and is likely training at altitude already. Making me nervous for T-City.

[@wtfimcrying]

Good thing yair cant defend a takedown to save his life

[@Rya_N33]

Brian is a literal warrior, it’s nuts to me that there are people walking the earth like him. Much love god bless him

[@HYPEMANTV0]

She’s beautiful and carries the Mom energy caring and genuine 💯🙏🏼

[@24inchrider1]

You got a new follower, i love your sense of humor, and your interviews are the best!! Best wishes ❤️

[@HelenYeeSports]

Thank you sooo much!☺️🙏

[@partridgepimp3363]

Always funny to see the fighters reactions to the chicken feet.😂 Keep up the great content Helen👍

[@HelenYeeSports]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@Cheburak-guitar]

i love that you get people gifts!

[@HelenYeeSports]

Thanks! It really makes me happy to see them happy! 😊

[@AlexHernandez-gn6rd]

Thanks Helen yee

[@DanaNk400]

Great interview……loveeee me some Brian Ortega

[@lashadow8]

Same issue as everyone else, thought U had stopped uploading but happy to see U back. Brian Ortega was a great interview & Helen looking finer then ever

[@ChampCampMMA]

Chicken feet for sure...😆👍💯

[@Crackerbarrelkid56]

Helen made it herself, from pigeons ❤

[@HelenYeeSports]

🤤

[@ChampCampMMA]

@@HelenYeeSports 😁

[@Casteeyo...]

​@HelenYeeSports I know you hear this all the time but you're better nina..... 😃👍

[@piffdat3877]

​@Casteeyo... She's better Nina? She's a better version of Nina? Tf

[@tiffany3276]

It was hard to hear him because his voice sounded too low. Helen, I had no problem hearing you at all. Great interview.

[@MicahD487]

Good times here. Thanks for your efforts. Been a while since seeing Brian. Lmao dude said oh calories, she said not many he’s like oh yeah and puts lid on 😂. T City!

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

Great work as always by the forever beautiful Helen! We should petition Dana to make Helen a permanent UFC employee!!

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

...if she'd even want that kinda job..that is! 💪😎👍

[@bubsterjohnson7438]

I still think Sean had the best reaction to the chicken feet lmao

[@ryansteffens852]

Why is he not already at altitude? I can see this going very very badly for Brian

[@Xtreme808machine]

#SeaLevelCain

[@fighttalkonly5554]

When bro said the chicken feet was kinda scary 😂 I totally understand

[@rootapt-getworld]

The most legit rank sqauter in the UFC lol

[@johnouk55]

Wish we could get some content with Helen and Nina !

[@youtubesongsffdf]

Feet content ?

[@johnouk55]

@@youtubesongsffdf dirhrk kejfu lepfhfh eh?

[@juliettemacdonald5965]

Brian's such a handsome guy I wish the interview could have been zoomed in more. He's a sweetheart + a true believer in God. It's rare you come across one man who's doing the right things. I wish him all the very best in 2024!!! 😸❤️

[@IDontKnowScott]

🙏

[@JumaBowi]

very likeable fighter! may the best man win

[@heckalydalii200]

How could you like this dude after he cowardly slapped the Korean singer. Waited for the Korean zombie to go to the restroom too lame af.

[@adanramirez894]

We have that all the time in Mexico. For us it is more like a side snack with some bears put some line and salsa and they are good, but we let them marinate in vinegar for some time before there good to eat.

[@cryptomarkla2051]

I love chicken BBQ feet. Nice video Helen. like always!

[@HelenYeeSports]

Thank you! I'm happy you enjoy chicken feet too! :)

[@cryptomarkla2051]

@@HelenYeeSports 😁

[@Peter_North]

Love Ortega's mentality going into the fight! We all have an inner saboteur that need to be conquered! "The enemy is the inner me." 🙏🏽💕

[@infinite5164]

“Fan favourite” sure 😂

[@Shanekair]

Helen is the goat

[@JesusChurchBible]

Keep walking strong with that cross on your back Brian. Jesus has your brother. Praise God! 😁🙏🏻🕊️🤍📖

[@maedchenausjamrock]

More need to try chicken feet, it’s so delicious especially Jamaican chicken feet soup

[@8bit_paul]

0:43 "I like the way you did your r's" awesome stuff :D

[@zaddy714]

You need to start incorporating more of the different Chinese cuisines in your interviews! I love seeing their reaction 😂

[@gerli18]

Brian is a cool dude and Helen pfff yep shes a hell of a reporter with the one and only Schmooo ...i luv these people ❤❤❤

[@user-ii6ld9dq6o]

It's called "Runaways" a South African delicacy! 😂😅

[@user-ii6ld9dq6o]

Remember to feed some to Dricus next time! 😂

[@nickdebella5071]

My guy at 145 T-City!!

[@nocomus2974]

Him and schmo handsome af

[@cncshorts1075]

9:50 😂

[@frankfonseca6311]

If this fight actually happens. It will be a good one

[@Kev80ification]

I like Brian, great fighter

[@kurtfranklin2680]

Yeah. Brian been gone for a minute. He fought for the title. Were he been at? He had Volk in big trouble. But max turned him into a meme for a bit there. I think Yair is too good of a striker. But. IDK

[@peaceluvandhappiness]

lol I am glad he liked it!

[@joshtoocold5709]

Ortega!!!!

[@Volumes1224]

Alex was the only person that liked Gizzards Helen. And it's Targ'e 🙃

[@R9000S]

So Ortega is 5’10?

[@joshthomas911]

Helen you stopped training for Olympics?

[@WalterWhiteTagalog]

Helen, that chicken feet will be devoured if u gave it to a filipino. Especially a chicken feet adobo. Grilled chicken feet are called Adidas here in the 🇵🇭😅😉

[@user-ii3rv4cf7e]

Her: Lol here eat this Ortega: sorry, I'm not that Mexican

[@piffdat3877]

Schmo a real winner

[@tjizzle8155]

Ur lookin great today ms. Yee......

[@HelenYeeSports]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Heeman5]

Props to you Brian, for trying the chicken feet. You have to eat the skin and not the bones. She has to show them how to eat it!

[@Bmorefan]

People seem forget how good Ortega is...I like Yair but Ortega is going to bounce back and remind mma fans

[@luklopskywalk]

He should have been a mexico city a while ago to acclimate to the elevation when was this interview actually done?

[@nolde25]

Instant like

[@randycantwell1275]

Love me some Ortega. Dude is deep. Incredibly skilled. Helen... I held the door 4 u and The mfgn Schmo at 274 fighter hotel. Yalls all class. Love me some Schmo n Yee. Cant wait for that pod/mma show. SCHMO N YEE unleashed. Schmo n Yee.😮

[@nolde25]

I walk in the woods to set my mind up!

[@alexisnovoa9926]

“Do you meditate a lot?” NO I PRAY A LOT. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@theironforce3000]

😅😅 chicken feet and cholo over the calf white socks! Hilarious . Most unique gift ever 👊 I'm a fan of both Yair and Brian, but I gotta roll with Ortega on this one. South Bay represent! 😎🤜

[@petero6528]

Helen and the schmo are getting ready to jump that shark

[@tuffneggah]

hope he got helen and tracey for 3

[@S408J]

Ouch..he should already be there getting acclimated to the altitude!😒💀😤😨🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TamalVerde47]

A week before the fight?😂😂Hes gonna gas’s out in that altitude

[@derkahmm]

Props for trying the chicken feet.

[@jakepage4878]

Chicken feet is actually really good it kind of tastes like tripe it's really good in menudo

[@HelenYeeSports]

Chicken feet is sooo good!

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

​@@HelenYeeSports Why didn't you interview those Chinese fighters competing in previous/recent UFC events ...? What's your opinion on the Aoriqileng v Marcos match ...

[@HelenYeeSports]

I'd love to interview them if I have the opportunity :)

[@peekaboopeekaboo1165]

@@HelenYeeSports Thanks for the response .

[@RurouniKenshinShinta]

Chicken feet is wild 😅

[@YDreams93]

Bro brian smokes mad blunts

[@Tonysopranoyafinook]

Tracy was the best thing that ever happen to him.

[@vitokazhimomi8742]

She has a cross side eye and is even not that beautiful.. Valentina and Alexa gursso are far more beautiful and her

[@stevenlopez1717]

Bruh is it gonna be another 2 years before we see him fight again???

[@gfamily5881]

This guy can't put an entire sentence together

[@andrewf6111]

Let me know where the retirement party is bro! No chance vs yair

[@Bob_Cratchit]

Good thing USADA's gone - chicken feet will pop that test lol

[@Supahmusic_]

Helen Yee is a baddie.

[@Gary_Hope]

Look forward to seeing Brian back in the cage, always welcome on any bill.

[@msizinkosi3481]

Don't like how inactive Ortega is between fights, dude hasn't fought in a long time

[@durantnez9696]

Helen sint no industry Plant, she's doing just fine grinding!

[@EJ-bq1nu]

Helen Drama 😂

[@nycmaverick]

Imagine if Dingus eats the chicken feet and then gets sick and has to pull out of the fight

[@18U.S.C.242]

Haven’t watched in a while. Are they smaller, Helen?

[@theboogeyman9813]

Gottem

[@stonecold5114]

Looked like helen wanted to ditch the schmo and go for some mexican salsa

[@ROCKYSBOY]

Thumbnails 😢Do Better it’s 2024

[@joedso9710]

Helen- Do you meditate??? Brian- no I pray a lot!!!! This was the hardest thing I've heard... PRAISE JESUS!! THE SON OF GOD AND THE SAVIOR OF YOUR SINS!

[@zona9155]

Shmo has her locked down.

[@benjaminrichard7741]

Yeah Brain Let’s go!!

[@garycottingham3590]

Love him but he fight once every 3 years

[@JaquaviousRobinson]

Where you be getting these chicken feet? You grew up eating them? Are they like a traditional delicacy?

[@HelenYeeSports]

Get them from my backyard😉 Yes I grew up eating them and still eat them now. I’m Chinese and we eat them for dim sum.

[@JaquaviousRobinson]

@@HelenYeeSports Welp, I just learned something today

[@syntholshoulders1842]

Helen IS A BETTER REPORTER THAN NINA AN SHE HAS LESS SUBSCRIBER UNBELIEVABLE

[@corvofalcone7489]

Nina's not really a reporter they do different things casual

[@syntholshoulders1842]

Shut up KASUAL klown Nina makes a MOCKERY of mma Dats why you flies are attracted to shiet

[@d.d.9706]

She has the most annoying voice of all time,that’s why

[@bauerpower83]

Does brian Ortega family own the Ortega taco shell and seasoning mix company? Google says yes

[@danielmeuler2877]

How many times has Brian fought in the last 5 years?? Edit: THREE!?!?? three times only? Jesus..

[@heckalydalii200]

His best win was an old Frankie Edgar. Also a old Korean zombie. Hasent beat nor fought any of the current top 10 feather weights

[@damonarchary1582]

Who wins between him and Yair ​@@heckalydalii200

[@danielmeuler2877]

@@heckalydalii200 I used to really be a fan. But something happened to him after he lost to Holloway. I think Connor has fought more than him

[@DarkLight-Ascending]

Ortega is gonna Panty Ram YaRear

[@melanieann1721]

Chicken feet taste Good thats collagen

[@lockethomas7165]

Helen Yee loves a fried jack russell sandwhich sprinkled with a bit of salt and ivory.

[@Njvghvvnn]

he did some work on himselfsounds like mushrooms

[@Dixie_Normous212]

This should be interesting dudes really smart I think he’s got Rockhold syndrome