Career
He has fought regularly in the Respect in The Cage mixed martial arts association, he currently holds the featherweight championship in the organization. He currently fights in the UFC featherweight division. Ortega began his career competing for regional promotions exclusively in Southern California.
Ortega went on to compile an undefeated record of 8-0 before signing with the UFC in April of 2014.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Ortega was expected to make his promotional debut against Diego Brandao on May 31, 2014 at The Ultimate Fighter Brazil 3 Finale. However, Brandao pulled out of the bout in the days leading up to the event citing an injury.
Due to the late nature of the change, officials did not try to find a replacement and Ortega was pulled from the card as well. Ortega eventually made his debut on July 26, 2014 at UFC on Fox 12 against Mike De Louisiana Torre.
Subsequently, Ortega was fined $2,500 and suspended for nine months.
Ortega faced Thiago Tavares on June 6, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 68. Ortega faced Diego Brandão who is a Second Degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on January 2, 2016 at UFC 195. Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) versus
Thiago Tavares
MMAJunkie.com
2015 June Fight of the Month versus
Thiago Tavares.
