Know everything about Brian Ortega’s ex-girlfriend, Tracy Cortez

The UFC Featherweight fighter Brian Ortega was dating Tracy Cortez. Here is all you need to know about Brian Ortega's girlfriend.


Know everything about Brian Ortega’s ex-girlfriend, Tracy Cortez

Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez

Brian Ortega is one of the most entertaining fighters on the roster. Ortega’s dangerous BJJ skills make him a threat to everyone in the division. Ortega is open regarding his personal life, and his relationship with Tracy Cortez remains highly publicized. Here are a few things you need to know about Brian Ortega’s ex-girlfriend, Tracy Cortez, and his past relationships.

Brian Ortega had a deep bond with Stephanie Roberts. She graduated from West High School in 2009 and has one sister and one elder brother. Stephanie and Ortega have two children, but they split up. After the separation, Ortega started dating Tracy Cortez. The relationship lasted for a couple of years, and the couple has gone their separate ways. Learn more about the relationship.

Brian Ortega’s relationship with Tracy Cortez

BJJ Black Belt Brian Ortega was dating fellow UFC fighter Tracy Cortez. Their relationship started when ‘T City’ commented on Cortez’s Instagram post. This is what Ortega posted:

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F*** it ima shoot my shot.
Brian Ortega via Instagram
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Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez (Via Instagram)

After that, they both started meeting each other. They were seen together multiple times, attending UFC events and other places. Cortez stood by Ortega’s side when he trained for his fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 266.

Ortega also proposed to Cortez, and she said yes. Moreover, Ortega also got a tattoo of her name on his lips, and they also bought a house together.

Brian Ortega’s breakup with Tracy Cortez

Brian Ortega and Cortez ended their relationship in 2023. They dated for nearly three years. For the most part, the two kept their breakup to themselves. Unfortunately, a photo of Cortez with middleweight fighter Paulo Costa added fuel to the rumors of an already broken relationship.

Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez
Brian Ortega and Tracy Cortez (Via Marca)

Ortega took to social media to clarify that he had already broken up with Cortez, and he did so of his own volition. The real reason for their breakup remains unclear. Cortez did take to social media to defend herself. The flyweight reminded Ortega that she had yet to utter a bad word against him despite bitterness emanating from the featherweight.

Tracy Cortez and her MMA career

Cortez has a record of 11 wins and one loss in her MMA career. She began training at the age of 14, thanks to her brother, Jose. Before being signed by the UFC for her stellar performance on Dana White’s Contender Series, she fought for Invicta Fighting Championships and World Fighting Federation.

Tracy Cortez
Tracy Cortez (Via UFC)

Cortez had a five-fight win streak in the UFC. The 30-year-old Arizona native of Mexican descent is a name to be reckoned with in the UFC. Maintaining her winning streak would ultimately result in a title shot. However, she suffered a unanimous decision loss against Rose Namajunas at UFC Denver in 2024. Now, she has to build back up to a title shot.