Brian Ortega ex-girlfriend: Who is she and does she compete in MMA?

Brian Ortega was dating Tracy Cortez, a female MMA fighter who is currently competing in the UFC flyweight division. The 30-year-old is currently 11-1 in her professional MMA career and hasn't been beaten inside the octagon yet.

The two fighters were in a relationship for over two years and were also engaged at one point. They were often seen on each other's social media accounts and supported each other during UFC bouts when either Ortega or Cortez were competing.

Ortega also has two sons, but they are from a previous relationship with his ex-wife. Cortez doesn't have any kids of her own. It can often be difficult for female MMA fighters to start a family while competing in the UFC.

Cortez honed her craft at Invicta FC before joining the UFC, but since her debut against Vanessa Melo, the 30-year-old has been extremely impressive. The Arizona-based fighter also had to come through the Contender Series before joining the organization, beating Mariya Agapova by decision in 2019.

Both fighters boast a sizeable social media following too. Cortez currently has close to 950 thousand followers on Instagram, while Ortega has just under one million followers on the same platform.

Cortez also has a large following on TikTok, with the short videos often including appearances from 'T-City'.

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Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez's break-up and controversies

In early 2023, fans noted that Tracy Cortez and Brian Ortega had deleted the social media posts that included each other's pictures. It was later revealed that the couple was no longer in a relationship.

Fans speculated that Ortega might have 'fumbled' in the relationship. However, the former lovers did not make any public claims about the reasons for their split.

While the break-up was initially a private affair, it turned into a public feud over a few months. Cortez's pictures with UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa sparked dating rumors.

At the same time, a social media altercation between Ortega and Cortez grabbed a lot of media attention and led to wild rumors about what might have caused a rift in the relationship. However, the dust has now been settled and the two seem to have moved on with their own lives.