On my block, I had all these guys coming in and out of jail. When I was 13, I was playing outside my house, and one of those guys came across the street and started cussing me out, wanting to… — Brian Ortega Copy Share Image
My house always had at least 14 people in it. And one bathroom. So I didn't really want to be home. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
Fight fans always appreciate a fighter who is willing to step up on short notice. — Brian Ortega Copy Share Image
I want to secure my name. I'll fight who I have to fight for the belt. — Brian Ortega Copy Share Image
I liked to pretend a lot. I thought I could be anything that I wanted. — Brian Ortega Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
