Biography
UFC Fighter (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Brian Ortega Nickname T-City can claim the title "The most dangerous man in octave." He is stubborn in training and merciless in battle. The will of the most persistent rivals, such as Frankie Edgar, broke under his onslaught. MMA fans (Mixed Martial Arts, from Eng. "Mixed Martial Arts") There is no doubt that once Brian Ortega will achieve the title of world champion. The question is only in time.Childhood and youth
Brian Martin Ortega was born on February 21, 1991 in Los Angeles, California. In the 1980s, Brian's parents orthhemia were illegally fled to the USA from Mexico in search of a better life. Their expectations were not justified: if the spouses shared her shelter from 10-15 the same poor, as they, they had to live in the states at all.
The round-the-clock almost slave work at the fish fabrics in San Pedro, the Los Angeles area, brought his fruits: the parents of Brian Orthie finally appeared housing. It was an 8-bedroom apartment in which 25-30 people juts. In such conditions, childhood and youth T-City and his sisters were held.
The only joy of Bryan's father, able to embellish the oppressive reality, were mixed martial arts. A man with an inspiration watched the fights and even tried himself in MMA, but did not succeed. Parents often embody their unrealized desires in children. Brian Ortega - a bright example. The initiative, however, proceeded from the T-City itself:
"Looking at your father, I realized that I wanted to become a fighter."In 5 years, Brian Ortega began to engage in Al Martinez Muay Thai Kickboxing, and at 13 years old moved to Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (GJA) to master Brazilian Jiuzitsu. Reeger Grassi, one of the GJA coaches, is now the main T-City mentor.
Despite the affected life goal, the early period of Biography Brian Orthie was not cloudless. The reason lies in the setting. Not wanting to be in an apartment flooded by people, T-City spent a lot of time on the street. At the age of 14, he joined the gang and became interested in a small crime, once he even in prison.
Bryan's sisters lived and sisters. One suffered from narcotic dependence, the other is from alcohol. These bad habits managed to overcome only their own efforts.
"Once I realized that it was necessary to stop. My parents could not afford to retire, so I decided to achieve success by anything. Seaves close to life. Return mom and dad should be a little that I could do, "Bryan Ortega once said in an interview.The fighter spread with the crime and deepened in training. And at the age of 17 met the coach for boxing James Lursen, who led him to the world of professional sports.
Personal life
Brian Ortega - an attractive man with luxurious long hair and a snow-white smile. Of course, for such any girl will be like a stone wall. That's just the heart of the fighter, it is unknown: the tabloids are much more interested in T-City's sports statistics than his personal life.Ortega sometimes lays out photos with girls, for example, with Sommer Ray, a bikini-model, or a wrestler of Dana Brooke. But probably, neither one of them does not associate romantic feelings.
By nationality, Brian Ortega - American, but performs under several flags - the United States and Mexico. Foreign tabloids also argue that the fighter has double citizenship.
Mixed martial arts
Bryan Ortega held the first professional fight in April 2010. He did not leave the mark in the Gladiator Challenge championship, but he won two half-year championship titles - on the Respect in the Cage in 2011 and RFA in 2014. Then Brian opposed many, including Vincent Martinez and Jordan Rinaldi.
In April 2014, Brian Ortega signed a contract with UFC. His debut fight with Mike De La Torre turned his scandal: Anaboliki was discovered in the fighter.
For a harsh violation of the Athletic Commission of California, Bryan Ortegé prohibited the octagon until May 2015 and wrote a fine for $ 2.5 thousand. But the main thing - reset the victory over Mike De La Torre. Brian Ortega explained:
"I wanted to make it easier for myself a semi-head, which any fighter hates. But this, of course, is not an excuse. I took responsibility for what happened, recognized the guilt and suffered punishment. "The next fight Bryan Orthie took place only in July 2015. He crushed Tiaga Taruars, who won the first title "Fight of the night". Then T-City was unsuccessfully tried to confront Dagging Dega Brandan, Glue Guide, Renato Moikano, Hub Swanson and, of course, Franki Edgar.
Embed from getty imagesThe last fight had a special meaning for Brian:
"Divide octave with Franki Edgar for me is a great honor. After all, he is a real legend. "But legends can lose: Brian Ortega - the first fighter, which sent Franki Edgar to Knockout.
Before meeting with Max Hollouem in December 2018, Brian's record was 14 victories. But the fighter referred to the philosophically:
"I experienced countless fiasco, so nothing means zero in the column of lesions. A unit will appear there, and what? There are more important problems in life. "However, to play Max Holloose T-City still did not want, because the title of champion UFC was half easier. In an interview after the fight, Brian Ortega said:
"I was spitting on broken nose and finger. I was ready to fight further. If required - die in the cage. "The battle after the 4th round was stopped by doctors, and Bryan Orteg did not have anything other than to rely on their decision. Octagon fighter left on her stretchers.
The debut defeat was brought by the Spirit of Brian. He took a short break. And then agreed to meet with Chan Sung Jung, known for nicknamed Korean Zombies, in December 2019. T-City plans prevented injury: he broke the ligament on the knee.
At a press conference dedicated to battle, Chan Sung Jung said that Brian Ortega deliberately avoided the meeting with him. This remark did not just hurt T-City, but led to the scandal. After UFC 248 in March 2020, Brian Ortega gave a social pack of Jay Paku - the musician who performed the function of the Korean zombie translator. T-City has explained his act:
"I knew that Jay Pak writes Chan Sung Jungu texts. That statement that I had evade the battle, also belongs to him. This is my warning so that Jay Pak follows the language. "Later, Brian Ortega brought official apologies in Twitter. He also expressed hope to meet the Korean zombie in octave.
Brian Ortega now
Health has not allowed Brian Ortege to meet with Magomedsharipov's scored in April 2020. But still the fighter goes on the amendment. In "Instagram", he reported that the operation would not be required.Now T-City gently trains, keeps the former diet. He noted that she was still in the necessary parameters: with 175 cm height, its weight is 66 kg. Hands are also 175 cm.
Achievements
- 2011 - champion Respect in the Cage half easier
- 2014 - RFA champion in a semi-light weight
- 2015, 2017 (2), 2018 - Holder of the title "Fight of the evening"
- 2017, 2018 (2) - Holder of the title "Evening Speech"