Brian Ortega opens up on toxic relationship with UFC star Tracy Cortez: 'I f***** up!'
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Key Points:
- UFC featherweight Brian Ortega revealed his past relationship with flyweight Tracy Cortez was toxic and challenging, despite their public image as a 'power couple.'
- Ortega admitted he stayed in the relationship longer than he should have due to ego and fear of judgment from his family, who disapproved of the pairing.
- His mother warned him that being with Cortez would prevent him from finding peace, a sentiment Ortega echoed, describing difficult training camps and personal struggles during their time together.
- Ortega referenced Cortez's brief relationship with former UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, noting others in the UFC are beginning to see the difficulties he experienced.
- Both Ortega and Cortez are aiming to rebound in their UFC careers after recent losses, with Ortega last fighting at UFC Shanghai and Cortez at UFC 322.
