Brian Ortega
Brian Ortega 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements
Brian Ortega is a 30-year-old professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC's featherweight division. Known as the 'T-City', Ortega occupies the #2 spot in the UFC featherweight rankings. Before his time in the UFC, he reigned as the RFA featherweight champion.
Brian Ortega: UFC career
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The 'T-City' started his UFC career in the year 2014 at UFC on Fox 12 against Mike De La Torre. This was one of the most thrilling matches of his career, which resulted in NC in the end. Subsequently, he fought names like Thiago Tavares and Renato Moicano and won 'Fight of the Night Awards.'

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 18: (L-R) Brian Ortega kicks ‘The Korean Zombie’ Chan Sung Jung in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on October 18, 2020 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
His last bout was against Chan Sung Jung at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie at Fight Island. After a tough fight, Ortega won the bout via a unanimous decision. He is scheduled to face Alexander Volkanovski on September 25, 2021, at UFC 266. 'T-City' holds a record of 7-1-0, (1NC) in his UFC career.
Brian Ortega: Fighting Style
The American fighter is one of the most dangerous challengers inside the octagon. He is a flashy submission specialist and likes to dominate his opponents inside the octagon. This has earned him the nickname 'T-City'. However, in his last fight, he exhibited a strong standup game which his opponents will have to be wary of going forward.
Brian Ortega: Achievements
Ortega holds an amazing MMA record of 15-1-0 (1 NC) in his career. His accomplishments are not only limited to the UFC, and the young fighter holds stellar records even outside of it. He is a first-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

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INGLEWOOD, CA - JUNE 04: Brian Ortega celebrates after his TKO in the third round against Clay Guida in their featherweight bout during the UFC 199 event at The Forum on June 4, 2016 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
The American fighter is a one-time RFA Featherweight Champion. Furthermore, he received the Breakthrough Fighter of the Year Award in 2018 at the World MMA Awards. Ortega has claimed four 'Fight of the Night' and two 'Performance of the Night' awards.
Brian Ortega: Endorsements 2021
The 'T-City' endorses the CBD Brand Leader Ignite International Limited
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Brian Ortega: Net Worth and Salary 2021
Ortega has estimated career earnings of $1,238,500, according to The Sports Daily. His biggest paycheck ($330,000) came from his fight against Max Holloway in 2018. The total estimated worth of the fighter is $1.25 million, according to Sportekz.
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Nickname | T-City |
Age | 30 |
Born | 02-21-1991 |
Nationality | American |
Residence | Los Angeles, United States |
Height | 5'8" |
Reach | 69" |
Leg Reach | 39" |
Weight / Division | 145 lbs / Featherweight |
MMA Record | 15-1-0(1 NC) |
Active Win Streak | 1 |
Net Worth | $1.25 million |
Endorsements | Ignite International Limited |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Girlfriend | Tracy Cortez |