Brian Ortega
| Brian Ortega | |
|---|---|
| Born | Brian Martin Ortega[1] February 21, 1991 Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Other names | T-City |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2] |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Fighting out of | Torrance, California |
| Team | Black Belt Surfing Black House MMA Gym[3] |
| Rank | Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'[4] |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 9 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Brian Ortega (born February 21, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist, gi and no-gi grappling competitor from California. He has fought regularly in the Respect in The Cage mixed martial arts association, He currently holds the featherweight championship in the organization.[5] Ortega is also a member of the Black Belt Surfing team[6] and trains out of the legendary Black House MMA Gym[7]
Mixed martial arts career
Brian Ortega is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner who trains at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy under Rorion Gracie, and his sons Ryron, Rener, and Ralek Gracie in Torrance, California.[4] He currently fights in the UFC featherweight division.
Ortega has fought seven bouts inside the cage, earning four victories via submission, and three by decision.[8] His two submission wins were in his pro debut against John Sassone and then against Vincent Martinez winning by rear naked-choke. Brian 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.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ortega was expected to make his debut against Diego Brandao on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale.[9] However, Brandao pulled out of the bout in the days leading up to the event citing an injury. Due to the late nature of the change, officials did not try to find a replacement and Ortega was pulled from the card as well.[10]
Ortega eventually made his debut on July 26, 2014 at UFC on Fox 12 against Mike de la Torre.[11] Originally, a first round submission (rear-naked choke) win for Ortega, the result was changed to "No Contest" after Ortega tested positive for drostanolone during a post fight screening. Subsequently, Ortega was fined $2,500 and suspended for nine months.[12]
Mixed martial arts record
| 9 matches | 8 wins | 0 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 4 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 8–0 (1) | Mike de la Torre | No Contest (overturned win) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | July 26, 2014 | 1 | 1:39 | San Jose, California, United States | Submission win overturned to NC; Ortega tested positive for drostanolone. |
| Win | 8–0 | Keoni Koch | Decision (split) | RFA 12 | 24 January 2014 | 5 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Won the RFA Featherweight Championship |
| Win | 7–0 | Jordan Rinaldi | Submission (triangle choke) | RFA 9 | 6 August 2013 | 3 | 2:29 | Pomona, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–0 | Thomas Guimond | Submission (triangle choke) | RTC - Respect In The Cage | 4 May 2013 | 1 | 4:02 | Pomona, California, United States | Defended the RTC Featherweight Championship |
| Win | 5–0 | Carlos Garces | Decision (unanimous) | RTC - Respect In The Cage | 12 March 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Pomona, California, United States | Won the RTC Featherweight Championship |
| Win | 4–0 | Chris Mercado | Decision (unanimous) | RTC - Respect In The Cage | 15 January 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Pomona, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Vincent Martinez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RTC - Respect In The Cage | 24 July 2010 | 1 | 1:54 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Brady Harrison | Decision (unanimous) | Gladiator Challenge - Bad Behaviour | 27 June 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | John Sassone | Submission (triangle choke) | Gladiator Challenge - Maximum Force | 25 April 2010 | 1 | 1:48 | San Jacinto, California, United States |
References
- ^ California Birth Index
- ^ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Lawler vs. Brown". UFC.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
- ^ Black House MMA Brian Ortega Profile
- ^ a b Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy Official Student Belt Rankings URL accessed on October 11, 2011.
- ^ a b Respect in the Cage Featured Fighters. URL accessed on October 11, 2011.
- ^ Black Belt Surfing URL accessed on October 11, 2011.
- ^ Black House MMA Fighter Profile
- ^ Sherdog >> Fighter Profile >> Brian Ortega URL accessed on October 11, 2011.
- ^ Ivan Raupp (2014-04-08). "Diego Brandão enfrenta o estreante Brian Ortega no TUF Brasil 3 Finale (Brazilian Portuguese)". sportv.globo.com. Retrieved 2014-04-08.
- ^ Guilherme Cruz (2014-05-19). "Diego Brandao injured, TUF: Brazil 3 Finale bout with Brian Ortega scratched". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ Dana Becker (2014-06-12). "UFC On FOX 12 Picks Up Brian Ortega-Mike De La Torre". fightline.com. Retrieved 2013-06-12.
- ^ C.J. Tuttle (August 22, 2014). "Ex-RFA Champ Brian Ortega tests positive for anabolic steroids following UFC on Fox 12". sherdog.com. Retrieved August 22, 2014.