Brian Ortega Biography, Net Worth, Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family, Fact, and More

The Black House MMA Gym is the training ground for American mixed martial artist Brian Ortega, who is also a part of the Black Belt Surfing team. Brian Ortega famous as T-City currently fights in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Featherweight category. Ortega has been a professional since 2010, and he has competed in the RFA, where he held the title of Featherweight. T-City is currently third in the UFC featherweight standings as of 2022.

Brian Ortega Biography and Net Worth

Brian Ortega Early Life

Ortega was born on 21 February 1991 in Los Angeles, California; he has dual citizenship because both of his parents are Mexican citizens and are from Hermosillo, Sonora. He was raised in San Pedro, California, in a Section 8 housing development. At Al Martinez Muay Thai Kickboxing in Wilmington, California, Brian began his martial arts training when he was 5 years old. At the age of 13, he started learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Torrance, California, under the instruction of Rorion Gracie and his sons Ryron, Rener, and Ralek Gracie.

Brian Ortega Early Career

At the age of 17, Ortega met boxing trainer James Luhrsen, who took him in and taught him how to strike. In the early years of his career, Ortega only competed in Southern California for regional promotions. He defeated Carlos Garces in a five-round match by unanimous decision to win his first professional MMA title and became the featherweight champion of Respect in the Cage. Before joining the UFC in April 2014, Ortega went on to amass an 8-0 unbeaten record.

Brian Ortega Career

On July 26, 2014, at UFC on Fox 12, Ortega finally made his professional debut against Mike De La Torre. On December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 123, Ortega fought Cub Swanson. He won the bout through submission with a guillotine choke in the second round. On March 3, 2018, Ortega and Frankie Edgar squared off at UFC 222. He won and became the first MMA fighter to ever finish Edgar. The coaches for The Ultimate Fighter 29 on ESPN+, Alexander Volkanovski and Ortega, were revealed on April 2, 2021. On July 16, 2022, Ortega and Yair Rodrguez squared off on UFC on ABC 3. He was unable to continue due to a dislocated shouafrrrut via TKO at the conclusion of the first round.

Brian Ortega Wife

There are rumors that Brian Ortega is dating a female MMA fighter, Tracy Cortez who is currently competing in UFC. However, Ortega is a parent to two sons whom he shares with Stephanie Roberts, his long-term partner.

Brian Ortega Net Worth

The estimated net worth of Brian Ortega is $2 million as of 2022. By competing for the UFC and his business endeavors, Brian Ortega has maximized his riches and fortune, $1,595,500 is Brian Ortega’s total career income. He is among the UFC’s well-paid competitors, earning an average of $150,000 each year.

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