As Brian Ortega loses to Alexander Volkanovski, here’s all you need to know about him, his career record, net worth and salary
American mixed-martial artist, popularly known as T-City, competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he occupies the second rank. A former RFA featherweight champion, T-City will go on to face Aleaxander Volkanovski this weekend for the UFC Featherweight champion. In the meantime, read on to know more about Brian Ortega, his net worth, career, salary and biography.
Brian Ortega Net Worth, Salary, Winnings, Earnings And MMA Career Record
Ortega kicked off his UFC career in 2014 on Fox 12 against Mike De La Torre. While the match ended in no contest, T-City went on to fight some excellent matches in his career. Those against Thiago Tavares, Renato Moicano, Cub Swanson and Max Holloway helped him win the UFC Fight of the Night award four times. He holds a professional MMA record of 15 wins and 1 loss (NC) and is also a first-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The last bout he fought was against Chan Sung Jung during UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs The Korean Zombie at Fight Island. T-City would win the bout via unanimous decision. This weekend on 25th September, he faces the UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 266 for the title.
Brian has an estimated career earnings of $1,238,500 and a net worth of $1.25 million. His 2018 fight against Max Holloway brought him his biggest paycheck of $330,000. He also endorses the CBD Brand Leader Ignite International Limited.
Championship and Accomplishments
- RFA (Resurrection Fighting Alliance) Featherweight Champion
- Breakthrough Fighter of the Year (World MMA Awards, 2017)
- UFC Fight of the Night (Four Times)
- UFC Performance of the Night (Twice)
- MMA Junkie Fight of the Month (June, 2015 vs Thiago Tavares)
Brian Ortega Biography, Partner And Instagram
Full Name: Brian Martin Ortega
Born: 21st February, 1991
Age: 30
Hometown: Los Angeles, California, USA
Partner: Tracy Cortez
Weight: 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach: 69 in (175 cm)
Total Fights: 17
Wins: 15
Wins by KO: 3
Wins by submission: 7
Wins by decision: 5
Losses: 1
Net Worth: $1.25 million
Twitter: @BrianTcity
Instagram: @briantcity
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