Brian Ortega Net Worth 2023, Next Fight & Girlfriend

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Brian Ortega Net Worth

Brian Ortega net worth in 2022 is estimated to be around $3.7 million. Brian Ortega has made the most of his wealth and fortune by fighting for the UFC and his business ventures.

Brian Ortega is the former featherweight title challenger and the top ranked featherweight in the UFC.

Brian Ortega’s overall career earnings are $1,595,500. He is one of the nicely paid athletes in the UFC with an average salary of $150,000.

About Brian Ortega

Brian Ortega is an American professional mixed martial artist, Who is currently competing in UFC’ featherweight division.

Brian Martin Ortega was born on  February 21, 1991 at Los Angeles, California. He started his jujitsu training at the age of 13.

Brian Ortega Career Earnings

Brian Ortega has made a total of $1,595,500 throughout his fighting career. His highest payday was at UFC 266 when he fought Alexander Volkanovski. He made $332,000 from this fight.

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Brian Ortega vs. Alexander Volkanovski

At UFC 266, Brian Ortega fought Alexander Volkanovski. It was his second title shot at the UFC Featherweight title. However, he failed short of beating Alexander Volkanovski. He lost it by a unanimous decision.

For this fight, he was paid $332,000. which included his base salary of $300,000 and Venum sponsorship of $32,000.

Brian Ortega vs. Chan Sung Jung

Brian Ortega defeated Chan Sung Jung in a UFC Fight Night headliner in October, 2020. He won this fight by a unanimous decision.

Ortega made $225,000 from this fight, which included his basic salary of $110,000 and a fight win bonus of $110,000.

Brian Ortega vs. Max Holloway

Brian Ortega had his first title shot against reigning champion Max Holloway. Unfortunately, he lost this fight by fourth round knockout.

For this fight, he was paid $330,000. which included his base salary of $250,000, Performance bonus of $50,000 and Venum sponsorship of $32,000.

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Brian Ortega vs. Frankie Edgar

At UFC 222, Ortega faced veteran Frankie Edgar. He won this fight by a first-round knockout. He made $255,000 from this fight. which included his base salary of $100,000, a fight win bonus of $100,000, and a performance bonus of $50,000.

Brian Ortega vs. Cub Swanson

Brian Ortega fought Cub Swanson in December 2017. He won this fight by first round standing guillotine choke.

He was paid $163,000 for this fight. which included his basic salary of $29,000, a fight win bonus of $29,000 and a performance bonus of $100,000.

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Brian Ortega vs. Renato Moicano

At UFC 214, Brian Ortega defeated Renato Moicano by third round submission (Guilloitine Choke).

For this fight, Brian Ortega was paid $104,500. which included his basic salary of $26,000, a fight win bonus of $26,000, and a performance bonus of $50,000.

Brian Ortega vs. Clay Guida

At UFC 199, Brian Ortega defeated Clay Guida by third round knockout. For this fight, Brian Ortega was paid $48,500. which included his basic salary of $23,000, a fight win bonus of $23,000, and a sponsorship of $2,500.

Brian Ortega vs. Diego Brandao

At UFC 214, Brian Ortega submitted Diego Brandao by triangle choke in third round knockout.

For this fight, Brian Ortega was paid $26,500. which included his basic salary of $12,000, a fight win bonus of $12,000, and a sponsorship of $2,500.

Brian Ortega vs. Thiago Tavares

Ortega made $85,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $10,000 and a performance bonus of $50,000. He won this fight by third round knockout.

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Brian Ortega vs. Mike De La Torre

Ortega made $26,000 from this fight, which included his base salary of $8,000 and a performance bonus of $10,000. He won this fight by third round knockout.

Brian Ortega Record

Brian Ortega’s MMA record in 2023 is 15-3-0 (1 NC). He is still actively competing in the UFC’s featherweight division, so his record is expected to improve with time.

Brian Ortega Girlfriend

Tracy Cortez is the girlfriend of UFC star Brian Ortega. They have been in a relationship for the last seven years. 

They started dating when Brian Ortega commented on Instagram post of Tracy Cortez.

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Brian Ortega Next Fight

Brian Ortega’s next fight is scheduled against Yair Rodriguez on July 16, 2022 at UFC Fight Night Headliner.

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Brian Ortega Early Life

Brian Ortega was born in Los Angeles, California. He has dual nationality.

At Al Martinez Muay Thai Kickboxing in Wilmington, CA. Brian Ortega started his kickboxing career at the age of five.

Later, at the age of 13, Brian Ortega started his Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy under Rorion Gracie and his sons.

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Brian Ortega MMA Career

At the age of 16, he met his boxing coach, James Luhrsen, who trained him for his basic boxing skills.

After his training, he started competing in the in Southern California. He won his first MMA championship against Carlos Garces.

In the span of the next five years, Brian Ortega compiled a record of 8-0, which brought the attention of the UFC. which offered him a chance to fight in the Ultimate Fighter Finale.

Brian Ortega made his debut against Mike De La Torre. He won this fight by rear naked choke, but the decision was overturned due to Ortega failing his drug test in his post-fight testing.

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