Brian Ortega dating history: A look into 'T-City's' relationships, personal life, kids, and more
Brian Ortega is among the most well-known featherweight contenders in the UFC and is widely considered among the best jiu-jitsu practitioners in the sport. Apart from being a high-profile MMA fighter, the 33-year-old is a dedicated father and often shares pictures of his close ones on social media.
'T-City' has two sons with his former partner, Stephanie Roberts, whom he was married to. Roberts reportedly graduated from West High School in 2009 and studied kinesiology at El Camino College until 2012. However, she keeps her personal life private, and very little is known about why the couple split up.
After separating from Roberts, Ortega was in a relationship with fellow UFC star Tracy Cortez. The two dated for over two years and were reportedly engaged to tie the knot. They were often seen together at UFC events or in each other's corner and rarely shied away from showing each other off on social media.
Despite their close relationship, the two broke up last year, and their public split stirred quite a few controversies. They also traded barbs on social media and threw shade at each other on several occasions. However, the reason behind their split was never revealed, and they kept that to themselves.
Ortega was also notably linked to Hollywood star Halle Berry. 'T-City' trained the Academy Award-winning actress for her directorial debut, 'Bruised' in 2019, and the two reportedly got along like a house on fire.
Brian Ortega's public feud with ex-girlfriend Tracy Cortez
Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez's relationship ended in early 2023 and the two had maintained silence about the reasons for their break-up although various rumors floated in the MMA community.
But things took a different turn later that year when UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa posted a picture of himself with Cortez on social media. This was followed by Costa's picture with a scantily clothed woman, whose face was undetected. Fans assumed it was Cortez in the picture and Brian Ortega's break-up came to the forefront of online gossip as a result.
The incident also caused a heated social media altercation between Ortega and Cortez, who accused each other of airing dirty laundry on a public platform. However, the controversy died out and Cortez also clarified that she, along with Costa and his girlfriend were laughing at the online speculations.