In a bizarre turn of events, UFC star Brian Ortega took his online gaming rivalry to a whole new level by flying cross-country to confront a fan who had been trash-talking him during Fortnite matches. This unexpected encounter has captured the attention of both the MMA and gaming communities, highlighting the unpredictable nature of online interactions.
Brian Ortega Shows Up at a Fan’s Workplace ‘We Made a Bet’
The story began with Ortega, known for his exceptional submission skills inside the octagon, receiving numerous requests from fans to play Fortnite with him. While most interactions were friendly, one particular player’s behavior crossed the line, prompting UFC fighter Brian Ortega to take action.
The fan, who had been talking trash during their matches, challenged Ortega to a bet: if Ortega lost, he would fly to North Carolina to confront him. True to his word, Ortega made the journey, showing up at the fan’s workplace and waiting for him to finish his shift.
“People ask me ‘hey play with me on Fortnite, play with me on Fortnite.’ Only problem is you guys be talking mad.” said Ortega, “The real reason why I flew to North Carolina was because he was talking s**t. We made a bet.”
“I showed up to his damn job and I had to wait for him to finish his job. So now, ‘Imma choke your a out. A bet’s a bet!”
In a recorded interaction where Brian Ortega chokes fan out, he can be heard telling the fan, “I’m gonna choke your ass out,” to which the fan responded, “That’s a bet, dog.” Ortega then instructed the fan to put his hands up, signaling the start of the submission attempt.
Brian Ortega flew out to North Carolina to choke out someone who was talking trash to him on Fortnite 😭
🎥 @BrianTcity #UFC #MMApic.twitter.com/VR5T1hASVu
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) January 28, 2025
‘Still Want to Play With Me ?? Lol Bets be Crazy!’
The video shows Ortega executing a flawless chokehold, putting the fan to sleep. After the incident, the fan admitted, “I took a nap man. Hey, f*king s*$t feel weird man.”
The video of the confrontation quickly went viral, sparking a mix of reactions from fans and fellow fighters. While some praised Ortega for standing up to online bullying, others questioned the appropriateness of his actions.
After the Brian Ortega Fortnite choke video of the bet went viral, Ortega declared on X: ‘Still Want to Play With Me ?? Lol Bets be Crazy!’ I doubt any more Fortnite players will decide to try their luck against a UFC fighter anytime soon.
Brian Ortega’s cross-country confrontation serves as a reminder that online interactions can have real-world consequences. His actions have reignited discussions about the boundaries between virtual and physical worlds, and the responsibilities of public figures in handling online conflicts.
As we wait to see Ortega’s next performance in the UFC featherweight division, this incident will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the more unusual chapters in his journey.
Mixed Year for Ortega
Choking out his Fortnite rival is one of the top highlights of 2024 for Brian Ortega. He had a mixed year in the octagon, finally taking his revenge on Yair Rodriguez in a bout at UFC Fight Nigth 37, where he emerged the winner by way of submission in the third round.
His next performance saw him lose to Diego Lopes via a decision at UFC 306 in a bout that he had to pull out of originally for the UFC 303 event in July, stating illness as his reason for withdrawal. At the moment he doesn’t have a fight booked.
Final Thoughts
Looking ahead, Ortega has announced plans to move up to the lightweight division. He stated that the featherweight title path is uncertain due to the growing list of contenders, and he believes moving to 155 pounds is the best career decision.
Ortega is excited about the possibility of facing tough opponents like Charles Oliveira, whom he admires for his resilience and success. We already know that he can choke out people larger than him, don’t we?
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