Brian Ortega, a prominent UFC fighter, has adopted an unusual training technique ahead of his fight at UFC 303. Ortega tapes his mouth shut while training and cutting weight to keep his heart rate down and maintain a calm demeanor. This method, according to Ortega, helps him stay 'mellow' and prevents him from getting too excited. The technique was highlighted in a recent episode of UFC Embedded. This revelation came on June 24, before his fight.
Brian Ortega has revealed that he trains with his mouth taped shut as it keeps him “mellow” 🤔 #UFC303 https://t.co/sIwn3ZhKwV
Brian Ortega has revealed that he trains with his mouth taped shut as it keeps him “mellow” 🤔 🎥 #UFC303 Embedded (Ep1) https://t.co/WyH9dPgcBh
Brian Ortega tapes his mouth shut while training to keep himself “mellow” 🎥 #UFC303 Embedded #UFC #MMA https://t.co/gdlLL6lKkH
🤐 Brian Ortega trains with his mouth taped shut. “Putting tape on my mouth so I don’t get too excited. The tape on my mouth keeps me 🫳... mellow.” 🎥 UFC Embedded #UFC303 #UFC #MMA 🔹 https://t.co/K1oqmblIhd
Brian Ortega trains with his mouth taped shut 🤐 “Putting tape on my mouth so I don’t get too excited. The tape on my mouth keeps me 🫳... mellow.” 🎥 UFC Embedded #UFC303 #UFC #MMA 🔹 https://t.co/UApjTNEAjj
Brian Ortega shows off interesting technique of taping his mouth shut while cutting weight for #UFC303 to keep his heart rate down. 👀 “All we’re doing is just sweating. Getting a good workout in, sweating, putting tape on the mouth.” “That way I don’t get too excited. The tape… https://t.co/PdHXskULaM
We got to interview Brian Ortega before his fight at #UFC303 this weekend. WATCH: https://t.co/FZiAx27J4G https://t.co/SV4CVpYdnO