Brian Ortega out of UFC 303; Lopes tops late fill-in Dan Ige - ESPN
After Brian Ortega pulled out of Saturday's co-main event at UFC 303, Diego Lopes defeated late fill-in Dan Ige by unanimous decision.
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Dan Ige replaces Brian Ortega in shocking 11th-hour UFC 303 co ...
Not even expected to compete on the card, Ige now faces Lopes (24-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC) at Saturday's event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Ige replaces Brian ...
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Brian Ortega - 10 things to know with detail
Brian Ortega is a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC Featherweight division.
He was born on February 21, 1991, in Los Angeles, California.
Ortega is of Mexican descent and is proud of his heritage, often incorporating it into his fighting style and persona.
He began training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at a young age and holds a black belt in the discipline.
Ortega made his professional MMA debut in 2010 and quickly rose through the ranks with an impressive undefeated record.
He gained widespread recognition for his submission skills, with several of his wins coming by way of chokeholds and joint locks.
Ortega's first UFC fight was in 2014, and he has since faced some of the top fighters in the Featherweight division, including Frankie Edgar and Max Holloway.
In 2018, Ortega challenged Holloway for the UFC Featherweight title but suffered his first professional loss in that fight.
Despite setbacks, Ortega remains a top contender in the Featherweight division and is known for his durability, heart, and never-say-die attitude inside the cage.
Outside of fighting, Ortega is actively involved in charitable work and community outreach, using his platform to give back to those in need.