Brian Ortega Ethnicity: Where Are the UFC Star’s Parents From?

Brian Ortega is one of the more well-known fighters in the UFC, especially in the featherweight division. Nevertheless, his career has been stalled over the last 2-3 years. His last fight saw him make a triumphant return against Yair Rodríguez, to whom he had lost two years ago. Now, Ortega is returning to action against the young up-and-comer Diego Lopes at UFC 306.

A few months ago, this fight was finalized for the UFC 303 event. However, ‘T-City’ had to opt out of this bout just hours prior. That being said, ahead of the bout, let’s find out the lesser-known facts about his life outside, especially his ethnicity, nationality, and his parents.

What part of Mexico is Brian Ortega from? Ethnicity and nationality

Brian Martin Ortega was born in Los Angeles, California, and grew up in San Pedro. His parents are from Mexico, specifically from Hermosillo, Sonora. As per several reports, the UFC fighter has dual citizenship, thus making him both American and Mexican. However, in the past, he has been seen standing in solidarity with the country of Mexico by holding and walking out with Mexican flags.

Ortega’s BJJ background has been recognized and applauded by numerous MMA gurus and fans alike. Ortega, who started training in BJJ at just 13 has often ascribed the credit for his career trajectory to his father Martin Ortega. While we are on that note, let’s take a look at his relationship with his father.

Ortega’s parents and his special relationship with his father

Martin Ortega has notably played an integral part in his life. As per Vibe Blog, Ortega suggests that it was his father who inspired him to become a fighter in the first place. Despite his humble beginnings, his father instilled a mentality in him to always be resilient and fight through any adversity. It also bears mention that Martin Ortega enlisted the fighter to the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy in California which exposed him to the world of combat.

It is due to this formidable mindset that he became a fighter and became a successful UFC fighter. Ortega also never left an opportunity to show his cognizance, as upon receiving a substantial sum in 2020 after defeating The Korean Zombie, he gifted his father a brand new Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. Needless to say, he wanted to pay homage to his father for the years of hard work done on him.

He took to his Instagram and captioned it, “I BOUGHT MY DAD A NEW TRUCK!!! (Swipe to cry) 12 years ago I totaled my dads truck and my dream was to buy him a new one. This man deserves this and so much more I love you dad !!! Thank you to the entire team that help make this possible @allterrain_grg @a1_tiresandwheels @superwinchofficial @jaymendoza @abisaiflorez “

There are several other accolades that he has added to his name over the years that make him captivating even outside the cage. Given that he is gearing up to face Diego Lopes, do you think he can continue his winning ways? Who are you betting on?

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