Brian Ortega has reacted after UFC middleweight contender Paulo Costa posted a photo with his former girlfriend Tracy Cortez. Costa (14-2 MMA) sent the internet into a frenzy on Friday evening when he shared the following photo alongside Cortez (10-1 MMA) on Twitter.

"Happy Friday" - Costa captioned the photo.

After likely being bombarded with notifications spawning from Paulo Costa's recent post, the former UFC featherweight title challenger took to social media where he offered the following sentiments.

"Everyone out here talking bout I fumbled. Y'all must not know the rules of the game. When you drop the ball on accident that's a fumble, but when you throw it away on purpose. That's called a complete pass. Top G shit!"

Ortega even revealed a few specifics about how Cortez supported him throughout his championship match at UFC 266. Both were extremely serious about their relationship and even got to a point where Cortez hinted at a proposal on her social media, even though the couple didn't officially declare their engagement.

Both the fighters never publicly mentioned their breakup but it was quite clear from the looks of it. Cortez also shared a post describing how she is recovering and trying to be the best version of herself.

Cortez replied to Ortega

She swiftly responded, calling out Ortega for "throwing shade."

In her tweet, Cortez expressed her disappointment. She emphasized that she had refrained from saying anything negative or tarnishing Ortega's reputation.

Cortez wrote: "Let me just say that to this day, I've yet to say anything negative about you or bash your name! Don't start throwing shade now. I'm blessed. #MoveWithLove"