How Brian Ortega went from troubled youth to UFC star

UFC featherweight fighter Brian Ortega found his calling with jiu-jitsu, a martial art that helped him go from a troubled youth in southern California to an undefeated MMA fighter with a shot at the title against featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 226 in Las Vegas on July 7, 2018. Ortega shared his story with Newsday en route to a charity event in Manhattan in April. Credit: Newsday / Ryan Gerbosi