Photos: Brian Ortega

With his hands taped and ready, Brian “T-City” Ortega, a UFC featherweight fighter, is photographed before training in the garage of his coach, James Luhrsen, in Harbor City.

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Feb. 25, 2018 7:21 PM PT

Brian “T-City” Ortega, a UFC featherweight fighter, trains in the garage of his coach, James Luhrsen in Harbor City.

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Brian “T-City” Ortega, a UFC featherweight fighter, trains on the heavy bag, with his coach, James Luhrsen.

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Brian “T-City” Ortega, prepares to tape his hands before a training session in the garage.

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Brian “T-City” Ortega, a UFC featherweight fighter, trains in the garage of his coach, James Luhrsen, left.

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Brian “T-City” Ortega, a UFC featherweight fighter, spars with his coach James Luhrsen.

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Brian “T-City” Ortega, a UFC featherweight fighter, does sit-ups in the garage of his coach, James Luhrsen.

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Brian “T-City” Ortega, a UFC featherweight fighter, pauses during his workout.

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