Video: Brian Ortega featured in new Modelo campaign

Brian Ortega in his new ad for ModeloFollowing in the former UFC heavyweight champion’s footsteps, Ortega will soon be featured in a campaign for the Modelo beer brand. His commercial debuted online Thursday and will hit television on March 11.

You can watch the 30-second spot below:

Centered around Modelo’s “Fighting Spirit” motto, Ortega found the partnership to be a good fit after sitting down with officials before his championship fight against Max Holloway last December and learning more about the company.

“This was something that we talked about before the actual fight,” Ortega told MMA Fighting. “It was something that we sat down and we had the chance to sit down and talk with them and…