The Power of Resilience: How Brian Ortega Rose to UFC Stardom

Brian Ortega, a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, recounts his challenging upbringing in San Pedro, California, shaped by poverty and racial tensions. After initially dabbling with kickboxing, he went on to discover Brazilian jiu-jitsu, which he credits for his success in MMA. He speaks about his foray into real estate and his connection with a mentor who emphasizes risk management and resilience in real estate, drawing parallels to his MMA career. He says fighting for another 4 years is his goal. He also talks about raising his 2 children and their passion for soccer. - - - Speaker Information Pavan Agarwal President and CEO of Sun West and Creator of Angel Ai Pavan Agarwal is the Chief Executive Officer of Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc., one of the largest independent, privately owned mortgage companies based in the U.S. Pavan is a major proponent of Fair Lending and using technology to create homeownership opportunities for underserved markets. He loves to bring innovation into the mortgage industry and seamlessly integrate business units, products, and disparate goals into a single architecture to achieve success. Pavan's exceptional achievements have garnered recognition from prestigious media outlets, including Fox News, Yahoo, and Bloomberg. He's also been nominated for a national philanthropy award for his work with The Autism Community in Action (TACA). Brian Ortega Professional Mixed Martial Artist (MMA) Brian Ortega, also known as T-City, is a Mexican American professional mixed martial artist born on February 21, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. He holds dual citizenship in the United States and Mexico, having been raised in a Section 8 housing project in San Pedro, California. Ortega began learning Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) at the age of 13, after his father enrolled him in classes. His professional MMA career began in 2010, and he has since competed in the Featherweight and Lightweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Ortega has fought under various teams, including Black Belt Surfing, Black House MMA (formerly), Gracie University HQ (2004-present), and Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center (2019-present). He holds a 1st-degree BJJ black belt and has a mixed martial arts record of 16 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no contest. Throughout his career, Ortega has faced notable opponents. Ortega's background and fighting style have contributed to his success in the UFC. His ability to adapt to various opponents and situations, along with his strong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, make him a formidable competitor in the Featherweight Division. As of February 27, 2024, he is ranked #3 in the UFC Featherweight Rankings. Nothing Is Beyond Reachᵀᴹ 👉 AngelAi.com Ultimate Fighting Championship is a registered trademark of “Zuffa, LLC”. Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. is acting as the Lender and offers financing to qualified borrowers. Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc is not affiliated with any third parties mentioned in the description. The names are owned by the respective third parties. #UFC #brianortega #featherweight #podcast #pavanperspective #aipodcast #technology #successstory #businessgrowth #Ai #innovation #angelai