You don’t know Brian Ortega: All access with the UFC featherweight | ESPN MMA
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UFC featherweight Brian Ortega takes Brett Okamoto into his childhood neighborhood of Harbor City in Los Angeles, California, describing the violent environment he was brought up in and how he got into fighting. Ortega discusses how his father “taught him to survive” the streets and spends time with some of his friends in the area.
People are giving Brian crap for talking about his life growing up in a rough neighborhood, but when studio gangster rappers lie about a life they never lived over beats, it's praised and admired. 🙄
Real shit my dude
I grew up in pico union and south central LA I and others don’t talk about stuff around the hood. Foo just wants to act hard
Martin Velez is he acting hard tho? i see a soft spoken, humble dude who's just laughing at the bullshit he's been through, who's also a public figure who's required to do press. 🤔
Martin Vel he’s not acting all hard. You’re just hating
Its nothing to glorify. If he grew up in the hood his parents were losers.
People don't get this video lol. They are not promoting Ortega as a thug. They are trying to show people that someone like Ortega can make it through MMA.
He's telling stories though if you were from the street you would know this
Plenty of people have "made it out the hood" and a lot of them spin tales to fit the image more. Wouldnt doubt hes from the hood but hes a good storyteller if you dont know any better.
@Mike Dave Conor on killed midgets , he can't kill Brian Ortega
Just cuz he ain’t bald and full of tats don’t mean he ain’t hood lol idiots
Damn. Talking about SPINNING a story
I use to see him at the skatepark , at that time I would've never predicted him fighting in the UFC, let alone for the belt. I hope he becomes the champ!
Really? Me and brian first met at knife fights in the underground hood fighting scene, he stabbed 3 dudes in a row so i bought him a beer. Somehow he liked me so we went in his backyard to smoke some crack and roll a little bit. After i heelhooked him he got pissed and stabbed me in my arm with a broken crack pipe, so i took a baseballbat and knocked him out with it. last week i saw him again at wallmart but fortunately for me he didnt recognised me anymore!
@@backbone93 I highly doubt neither you or him smoke crack. LOL
@@backbone93 are you tony ferguson
@@backbone93 do you know that Brian Ortega lives on Earth ? And anybody on Earth could've seen him and that person happens to watch his videos on youtube right ?
Skatepark lol what a G
Ortega such a gangsta when he went to school he didnt get straight A’s he got straight G’s.
Lou Zer so was Max. You seen “Dog, Bounty Hunter” a lot of shit go down from where Max’s from.
@@viktorcheng2061 Hawaii has alot of fights but shooting is rare.
ramoniskool1 you right, Dog handled a lot of meth fools in Waianae but rarely packed heat.
@@viktorcheng2061 dog was always walking around packing heavy heat in his pants
G+
I’m from Hawaii… Halloway is my guy. But I can’t help but like this dude. Respect to Ortega
I love Max. I'm Irish. Love to see him get what he deserves . Great lad.
Max's gets big respect from the mainlanders too!
I once saw a guy litter right in front of me.
Wow glad you made it!
And there I look and see a man just, PUBLICALLY J WALKING
Did you grew up in West Linn, Oregon too?
hahaah
The first time I saw a grown man defecate on the street next to a mail box , right on fillmore in San Francisco . That was 20 years ago. Thing have gotten a lot worse since
Any young man from any hood in California can understand the importance of this video. Respeto
Shows anyone can make it out
I know a dude from a hood in Beverly Hills. I lived in “the hood” now I live in a suburban neighbor”hood”
I'm just glad I never lived in any hood. What a hellhole.
So,he was the bad boy with a good heart who wanted better for himself who humbled himself thru discipline
sounds like a film script.. oh yeah Daniel Larruso
This was great. Being from a rough area myself growing up, I can relate to some of the stuff he did/saw... How can u NOT be a fan of this man? Very humble and caring for his family/friends and people in general. Not to mention his warrior spirt. The dude is a terminator. Nothing but greatness for him.
I didnt realize so many people have no idea of what goes on in these environments...maybe because he has conducted himself professionally they think it cant be...if you think this is a stretch your lucky your life has been good enough to let u think that way
Max be like, I know Brian Ortega. He’s a part of my win streak...
Lol Max is not a champion anymore
@@ramosjunior8679 he was tho
@@ramosjunior8679 that had nothing to do with it anymore lol but he should be
It was a good fight. I'm still with Ortega .🇲🇽100%🇺🇸
Wheres that win streak now???
This is nothing! Obviously you have never been to the mean streets of West Linn, Oregon!
😂😂😂 ok Cousin Chael
Right! People litter and everything in west linn. Gotta have that grit to survive lol
Some years his father made less then 100k 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
People publicly jaywalks in the streets of West Linn, and the cops don’t do anything about it...
None is good
From NOTHING to SOMETHING!!!!!RESPECT BRIAN ORTEGA!!!!!!
Those are the projects in San Pedro off Beacon St...I grew up in the nice part of Pedro...that was a scary area when I was young. You didn't go down there unless you wanted trouble. It looks much nicer now but it was a scary place.
Brian had just a regular childhood in southern California.
Serio
For real
Facts
😂
100%
If you didn't catch it, brian Ortega is from the hood.
Lex ?!?! Vatos Locos
😂😂
Brian Ortega would go out to the porch in the morning and scream "where my motherfkn thugs at"
Hey it is what it is
@@shukijipota3114 All u niggas on my thread need to chill. Smack shit out one u niggas !
this is great i loved this interview, perfectly titled too. i wish more fighters would come out with their amateur records like he did, i didnt know he was 11-0 as an ammy with 11 finishes thats dope
Brian “I grew up in the hood” Ortega
Brians parents have a real good marriage
Lmao
hexxx Can’t take a joke you over sensitive bitch?
omfg!
When will ESPN hire Joe Rogan?
Brian “my neighborhood is Operation Desert Storm” Ortega
“All these people that think they know brian... you don’t know Brian. Ten years ago, Brian Ortega was given a choice...”
21:49 Thats wild. Thats it, the truth behind his drive and determination. He’s just a guy who wants his fathers love and approval at the end of the day. Inspiring stuff. T-city 🇺🇸 🇲🇽
Just got done watching, man, what an inspiration it is to see what a humble person Ortega is! Much respect homie !
Shout out to the 12 pack of modelo
Leave it to the KZhead comment section to totally miss the point of this video..
Onix Junes I get the point. I just don’t believe this fake ass hype. Do you know what propaganda is?
@Paulo Ecletik best comment
R P Ortega is a real one. My cuzzo ran with him back in the day. Ortega actually downplaying himself compared to how he could actually share the truth. If you don’t know, don’t talk
Leave it to an idiot to totally miss the point of the youtube comments. Continued entertainment.
Can u enlighten the rest of us? Bc I think everyone got it. The sole and only purpose of this video was to hype the fight. Now everyone could have got something from it personally. However the reason this vid was made was to promote a fight.
i dont think he portrays himself as a ganster..he seem like a genuinely nice guy with a clear mind on who he really is...much respect..💯🤙🤙but this #blessederafosho
Blessed era fosho
"All the bullet holes missed him".
I actually choked 😂😂
"he gives me feel" ×2
baggy ass clothes
He sure did miss all the bullet holes.
Regardless where you grew up kids, Apply yourself into something you love and go far in life. He's not a thug he's a success story that made it out of a harsh environment. Dont be scared homie !
Amen to that
And preach this to any delusional moron who votes democrat, if you actually do believe it. Respect...
More like this Brett Okamoto! Great great content!
Harbor Area is well known!! I grew up in San Pedro!! Stay up G!
Respect, big respect to him. He honestly carries himself well. Hope he gets the belt one day.
i really enjoyed this interview...it resignated with my past trials to where i am today...after this i really rock with ortega...my circle small but he would make it bigger....his mindset,heart and virtue is the best part about him...his craft is second...hats off
You just got your self a fan here CARNAL I love how you keep it ORIGINAL ,AND HUMBLE AND RESPECTED & THAT YOU DONT FORGOT WHERE YOU COMING FROM THAT YOU DONT FORGET YOUR BARRIO AND YOUR GENTE LIKE THE DIAZ BROTHERS Y ARRIVA MEXICO Y CALIFORNIA and all 🇺🇸 PPL IM MEXICANO AND ILOVE THIS COUNTRY BUT ALSO I LOVE MY MEXICO AND FOUND OUT THAT YOU SPEACK ESPAÑOL AND SEEN YOUR FIGHTS AND THAT ALL THE TIME YOURE ALWAYS COME OUT WITH BOTH 🇲🇽 AND 🇺🇸 FLAGS AND YOUR PROUD OF BOTH COUNTRIES I FEEL PROUD TOO THAT YOURE REPRESENTING THANK YOU ... GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND TEAM CARNAL AND MUCH RESPECT. GRACIAS
Brian Ortega fan for life now.....humble guy...
I love this video n respect it so much.bcuz it shows how much them streets can miss guide someone.but only a real man can make the choice to change for the better.much love n respect Homito👍
This is humble looking dude probably hasn't told anyone the stuff he said in this video probably feels good finally getting to be heard these are stories that have to be heard he is not worried of image much respect
Great video, helps to understand the guy
Ortega is tough as nails. Mark my words, he will bounce back
You weren’t lying 💯💯
Huge respect from Ireland. Best of luck to Brian in his future. " it is not those who can inflict the most but those who can endure who will conquer" The great Terence Macswiney.
Brian "after school special" Ortega. It's all love! Takes consistency though, T City.. Keep making good choices!!
I see him all the time at the mall or my job, and live across the street from his younger brother. Quiet humble guy and really polite 🤍♥️💜
Wow. Fighting in the UFC is relatively safe to him after his background. He didn’t seem scared of Max’s growling at the presser either. If he loses it ain’t gonna be due to nerves. If it goes to the ground it could be over quick. Max has a skinny neck.
I ve seen and known his story for the last 5 fights ...
Great stuff ESPN. Interesting, T-city is great. Pro tip, you don't need music in EVERY SINGLE FRAME and please, if you do, have some restraint on the volume. Good on you for not doing jump cuts at least.
The fish market is amazing there as well!!!! Mahalo for sharing good luck best of luck!!!!
Ortega is a good guy! Incredible fighter, I hope he one day gets the belt!
I would love to meet ortega's dad. He sounds like a G
excellent report
Mad respect. This was so cool. I can relate so much about that life style. So proud of T-CITY
Brian the big shirt skinny pants wearing Ortega
lmfaoooo
Lol gangster t-shirt with boy band pants . He's a backstreet G
@@landonjackson3064 pmsl !!
@@adenaas9108 pissing myself laughing ?
@@landonjackson3064 indeed mate
Brett okamoto is easily impressed lol
This is actually inspiring and I'm close to the age of Brian Ortega and just seeing his story reminds me of the strange and scary days around the time when I was a teenager even I wasn't in that crowd I witnessed some confrontations, the threats, the violence and situations it kind of changes your perspective about the world
Great video Brian. Love how humble he is
Bustin outa the hood is always a great victory over tremendous odds.Way to fight for a good life Brian. Very courageous dude.🦅
You have brother warrior blood. 🇲🇽💯
He proved it in his Holloway fight 🇲🇽
Head nod gesture spot on
dope interview u the best t city
"how long James?" "a long time" haha 😂
Brian is a cool dude, been watching him since before ufc. One of his homies was my next door neighbor, talked to him many times. Nice guy for sure. And new
Who peenut!!? Lol
Dope video!
I appreciate his realest. Humble warrior
Shout out to Karo Parisian. Old school guy for sure. Back when zuffa era began tuf
BRIAN REMINS ME OF THAT GUY FROM BLOOD IN BLOOD OUT.
Miklo
Ariel should've done this. Its his specialty.
Lol ok.
Are you unfamiliar with Okamoto? He's fantastic.
Glybirdy ehh not really
@@chriscg619 Do you have a shortlist? Who's at the top? Ariel would have to be considered. I personally like Mindenhall and Al Shatti from MMAFighting, but there are definitely others who are great.
Damn, you’re right.
Such an inspirational story. Love this guy and wish him tbe best for the future.
Back then there was not a lot of promotion, probably that's why they never promote the Diaz brothers and because probably because of their social anxiety
Sigurðsson Diaz brothers never wanted to be promoted! Diaz brothers deserve all the respect ufc fun’s can give!
I can't wait for this fight! I honestly won't be surprised with whoever wins. I give Max the slight advantage if he is 100%. As long as Max stays on the outside, moves in and out quickly and avoids the clinch then Max should take it by decision. If Ortega can land that vicious uppercut and tie Max up in the clinch then I think Ortega will find his neck or arm. Both are absolute killers, there hasn't been such an even title fight like this in a while in my opinion. I'd give a limb to be in Canada this weekend.
won't be a title fight, because max will not make weight, watch. the only way he was making 145 is by water loading with distilled water before cutting, which is dangerous as fuck and what made him sick last time. this will be a catchweight (and thus non-title) fight if ortega takes it, and holloway will have 5-10 pounds on ortega, so he will probably take the decision. otherwise, if somehow he does make weight, he will be nowhere near 100%.
wiremessiah you love your fiction don’t you, soft bitch!
@@34672rr couldn’t of been anymore wrong
Brett Okomotto is such a refreshing voice in the MMA Game. ESPNs got their sh*t sorted like a docta
Man I can't believe how hard the streets were for chael Sonnan.
"Thug" R̶o̶s̶e̶ Brian Ortega
I love how Ortega acts like he grew up in some war torn country or grew up in extreme poverty as a gangster in the worst parts of LA. I know exactly where he grew up, it’s definitely far from the worst.
The video is really not cringe, the background music though lol.
I miss you Brian Imiss your fight
Ortega ain't a gangster, he's a regular dude that grew up in the streets and from the hood. Just like anyone from the rough area of any city. Ortega, you have a fan for life outta me just because off how you grew up. I feel ya homie.
He is a Southsider we grew up on the same block
0:15 😂😂Why’d they do Frankie Edgar like that, he’s a legend
Haha for real. Looked like he got hollowed out to be stuffed and mounted on a wall.
Finally an ESPN MMAchannel how long has this been around?
in the "about" section it says "joined nov 7"
T city is such a likable humble dude 🙌
I know Max won but Brian has the heart of a champion ❤ Much respect for this man!
And just lost 2 years of fight career with that beatdown. But a warrior, no doubt.
Brian I grew up in Iraq Ortega
Humble beginnings humble human being..
Seeing Dad in the Bleachers😔💪🏾😌..,, When they make a movie about you put that in there homeboy.., beautiful how you explained that moment..,Nothing but Love and Respect from another Ese on the NELA side of SurCalifas….ESO!!!Yg LHPSL
Hes delivery is the reason why the stories dont kinda sound true,but i believe him tho..
Warrior-of-Love 43 people expect some stereotypical cholo or even Nate Diaz character to tell these stories but because he’s kind of a cool humble sounding quiet surfer dude that doesn’t talk shit, their brains can’t compute but in reality there’s thousands growing up around that culture that don’t fit the stereotype and that grow out of that lifestyle.
blessed era
fuck jewmerica blessed era is dead
Okomotto like, "uhhhhhh, you still drivin fool!" 😂😂😂😂
Talk about a definition of a proper OG
0:15 when my neck gets tickled
I’m watching this a day after his loss to volkanovski. One day this kid will be champion. Tough loss last night but definitely a heart of a champion
Damn G I’m happy you made it out
Why doesn't espn upload in 60fps? I follow small channels that put out better quality videos.
Lol, u can tell hes story about his dad is real!!! Hahaha he looks down and you can tell he relives it everytime!!!
He has not seen the worst of worst. This is not Ghana or Liberia or Somalia. No American can say they seen the worst of worst. They should be lucky to have all the luctaures they have.
LA ghettos are worse than that
I am from Congo. I am happy to live in America. The best country in the world. In Congo we have no option to escape the constant war, poverty and over all brutal violence. We have no way to escape. We don't have clean water, medical treatments, schools, food etc. Social Services etc. Kids are forced to grow up very fast or else risk death. There's no where in America that anyone can compare to Congo, Liberia or Somalia. The kids in America who live in the Ghetto are spoiled kids, acting up. They have plenty of options yet they want to shoot people for fun. So, people, please be thankful to live in a country where anyone can have the opportunity to change the direction of their lives. The ghettos in America are heaven in many parts of Africa.
@@mosaid1114 its not abour nor having money its about those areas being a criminal dump and they are worse than congo
@@oreocarlton3343 Just shut the fuck up LA ain't even close to Somalia or Liberia lmao
Keep it up I can relate👊
So real... respect young blood
"All the bullet holes missed him" Damn!! Ortega such a G 😂😂
Brian "I seen't it" Ortega
Like the dude 10x more after seeing this. Everyone has a story to tell and I enjoyed his thoroughly. This guy just turned into must see tv for me.
Come from the same background, just a couple miles down in Compton and that’s how we live
Much love 2 My SanPedro & All The Way 2 Compton & Watts.
The Edge Of The Earth End of the 110fwy San Pedro Stand Up 😤😤
Hold it down for la Raza homeboy ! Remember where you come from 🇲🇽🇲🇽
Ortega: Those fights are illegal, they've been going on for...how long Jim? Jim:long time Ortega: yea long time 😂😂😂😂
The UFC loves Brett Okamoto, he always breaks news and now gets all these exclusives, looks like getting on Dana's bad side didin't work out very well for Ariel, it wasn't too long ago that I remember Ariel getting exclusives with Jones and all these other guys