Featherweight contender Brian Ortega is in hot water as it
has been revealed Korean rapper and friend of ‘Korean Zombie’ Jay Park has
filed a police report after being assaulted at UFC 248.
Ortega and Chan Sung Jung have a simmering rivalry which reached
the next level last month. ‘Korean Zombie’ appeared on the Ariel Helwani Show
and had some choice words for the former title challenger via his translator
Park. He accused Ortega of ducking him.
The 145lb contenders were supposed to meet at UFC Busan in
December however the fight fell through at late notice with Ortega citing an
injury, Korean Zombie instead fought and beat Frankie Edgar in his homeland.
Ortega is apparently still annoyed about the comments and directed his anger at Park. According to eyewitnesses Ortega approached Park and slapped him whilst ‘Korean Zombie’ was in the bathroom. Ortega was kicked out of UFC 248 and could face further repercussions for his actions.
According to the manager of ‘Korean Zombie’, Jason House of Idrium Sports Agency a police report has been filed against Ortega. In a statement to MMA Junkie House explained the UFC had requested both fighters behave appropriately at UFC 248, something his fighter honored throughout the night, he said.
“Both teams were contacted prior to
last night’s event and were asked by the UFC to be respectful and to not have
any confrontations,” House wrote. “Our team respected the UFC’s request and
maintained our professionalism throughout the night. Police reports were filed
immediately after the incident occurred and now it’s a matter for law
enforcement officials to handle. Korean Zombie has always been a class act and
will continue to be. Our objective remains the same; to put ourselves in the
best position both inside and outside the cage to become the featherweight
champion this year.”
Should Brian Ortega face criminal
charges for his actions at UFC 248?