UFC Fight Night: Brian Ortega dazzles against 'The Korean Zombie' to set up title shot

Mexican-American now expected to next face featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski

Brian Ortega celebrates his victory over Jung Chan-sung after their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, October 18. Getty

Brian Ortega punches Jung- Chan-sung during their bout. Getty

Brian Ortega punches 'The Korean Zombie' Jung Chan-sung. Getty

Jung Chan-sung and Brian Ortega during their featherweight bout. Getty

Brian Ortega kicks Jung Chan-sung. Getty

Jung Chan-sung and Brian Ortega during their bout. Getty

Jessica Andrade takes down Katlyn Chookagian during their women's flyweight bout at UFC Fight Night. Getty

Jessica Andrade punches Katlyn Chookagian. Getty

Katlyn Chookagian punches Jessica Andrade. Getty

Jessica Andrade celebrates her TKO victory over Katlyn Chookagian. Getty

Jimmy Crute punches Modestas Bukauskas during their light heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night. Getty

Jimmy Crute punches Modestas Bukauskas during their bout in Abu Dhabi. Getty

Jimmy Crute celebrates his victory over Modestas Bukauskas. Getty

James Krause punches Claudio Silva during their welterweight bout at UFC Fight Night. Getty

Claudio Silva kicks James Krause during their bout. Getty

James Krause, right, celebrates his victory over Claudio Silva. Getty

Jonathan Martinez punches Thomas Almeida during their lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night. Getty

Thomas Almeida punches Jonathan Martinez during their bout in Abu Dhabi. Getty

Jonathan Martinez celebrates his victory over Thomas Almeida. Getty

Brian Ortega marked his return to the octagon after almost two years with a dazzling unanimous-decision victory against “The Korean Zombie” Jung Chan-sung in Abu Dhabi on Sunday – and in the process set up a shot at the featherweight title.

Ortega, who hadn’t competed since suffering the only loss of his career, in December 2018, dominated the dangerous South Korean in the main event at UFC Fight Night at Flash Forum.

Having dropped Jung in the second round with a spinning elbow, Ortega eventually took all five rounds, winning 50-45 on each judge’s scorecard.

The Mexican-American is now expected to next face featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.

"We're gonna find out if I'm ready. In this game, you take chances, you don't grow in the comfort zone," said Ortega after the victory. "Alexander Volkanovski, you're the champ, the thought of fighting you is exciting. We're ready."

The latest UFC Fight Night represented the penultimate event on the five-show “Return to Fight Island”, the UFC’s second residency in Abu Dhabi.