Cub Swanson's a guy you either get through or you don't, and I fought him when he was on a nice winning streak. — Brian Ortega Copy Share Image
Nobody expected me to finish Cub Swanson the way I did. When you see something like that, even I say, 'You're finally here. You're not only hanging with the best of the best, you're finishing them.' — Brian Ortega Copy Share Image
When I go in the Octagon, it's no big deal. Just gonna go fight. Majority of the people? 'Dude, I'm scared to even walk… — Brian Ortega Copy Share
I always try not to look too far ahead. I just look far enough to know where I'm going next. — Brian Ortega Copy Share
I'm the kind of guy who, if you tell me you can't do something, like, 'Brian, you can't do a backflip off that two-floor… — Brian Ortega Copy Share
A lot of people think they need the best training partners, the best gym. I started with Vans, Jack in the Box, and a… — Brian Ortega Copy Share
I saw my first UFC fight when I was 15 and figured, 'This is what I want to do when I grow up.' — Brian Ortega Copy Share
Fight fans always appreciate a fighter who is willing to step up on short notice. — Brian Ortega Copy Share
I've gotta check, but I think I'll be the first UFC fighter in history to have the lead role in a big movie. — Brian Ortega Copy Share
I was blessed to be able to be born here. My dad crossed. My dad illegally went through the border and was living under… — Brian Ortega Copy Share
When I get in there, I try to really make sure there's no quit in me and that whoever I fight is going to… — Brian Ortega Copy Share
Put on a camera and put on some whatever, and you're an actor. Put me in a cage, I'm a fighter. Put me somewhere… — Brian Ortega Copy Share
I very strongly dislike fear. I always say fear keeps us from living our lives and doing the things we want to do. — Brian Ortega Copy Share
