Brian Ortega was born on February 21,1991 and is an American professional mixed martial artist.
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25 Facts About Brian Ortega
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Brian Ortega currently competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Brian Ortega was born in Los Angeles, California; he is of Mexican descent and possesses dual nationality, as both his parents are from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
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Brian Ortega grew up in a Section 8 housing project of San Pedro, California.
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Brian Ortega started learning martial arts when he was 5 years old at Al Martinez Muay Thai Kickboxing in Wilmington, CA.
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When Brian Ortega was 17, he met boxing coach James Luhrsen, who took him in and trained him in striking skills.
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Brian Ortega began his career competing for regional promotions exclusively in Southern California.
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Brian Ortega won his first pro-MMA championship against Carlos Garces in a five-round bout via unanimous decision, becoming the Respect In The Cage featherweight champion.
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Brian Ortega credited his success to support and love from James Luhrsen and Rener Gracie.
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Brian Ortega was expected to make his promotional debut against Diego Brandao on May 31,2014, at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.
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Brian Ortega eventually made his debut on July 26,2014 at UFC on Fox 12 against Mike De La Torre.
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Brian Ortega faced Thiago Tavares on June 6,2015, at UFC Fight Night 68.
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Brian Ortega won the back-and-forth fight via TKO in the third round.
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Brian Ortega faced Diego Brandao, who is a second-degree black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, on January 2,2016, at UFC 195.
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Brian Ortega was expected to face Hacran Dias on October 1,2016, at UFC Fight Night 96.
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Brian Ortega won the back and forth fight via submission in the third round with a guillotine choke, while both fighters were awarded Fight of the Night bonus.
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Brian Ortega faced Cub Swanson on December 9,2017, at UFC Fight Night 123.
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Brian Ortega was victorious in the fight, winning in the second round by guillotine choke submission.
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Brian Ortega was scheduled to face Max Holloway for the UFC Featherweight Championship on July 7,2018, at UFC 226.
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Brian Ortega lost the fight by doctor stoppage at the end of the fourth round.
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Brian Ortega was scheduled to face Chan Sung Jung on December 21,2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 23.
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Brian Ortega was scheduled for a UFC Featherweight Championship bout against current UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski on March 27,2021 at UFC 260.
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Brian Ortega faced Alexander Volkanovski on September 25,2021 at UFC 266 for the UFC Featherweight Championship.
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