Brian Ortega: Record, Next Fight, Net Worth, Age, and More
Brian Ortega is an American professional fighter in the UFC’s Featherweight division. He started fighting professionally in 2010 and was once the Featherweight Champion in the RFA (Resurrection Fighting Alliance). As of the latest rankings on February 27, 2024, he is ranked #3 in his division.
- Birthdate: February 21, 1991
- Age: 33 years
- Birthplace: San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Current Weight: 66 kg
- Height: 1.73 m
- Father: Martín Ortega
- Competes in: Featherweight, previously Lightweight
- Training Location: Torrance, California, USA
- Nickname: T-City
Brian Ortega MMA Record and Results:
Brian Ortega has competed in 20 mixed martial arts fights so far in his career. He has won 16 of these fights, proving his skills through various methods: three wins came by knocking out his opponents, eight were secured through submission holds, and five by judges’ decision at the end of the fight. Ortega faced defeat three times; two of these losses were by knockout, and one was a decision. Additionally, there has been one fight in his career that ended with no contest. This track record highlights his effectiveness in concluding fights with decisive outcomes. Record: 16-3-0 (1 NC).
| Event | Opponent | Date | Result | Round | Record | Time | Method | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 | Yair Rodríguez | February 24, 2024 | Win | 3 | 16–3 (1) | 0:58 | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Mexico City, Mexico |
| UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez | Yair Rodríguez | July 16, 2022 | Loss | 1 | 15–3 (1) | 4:11 | TKO (shoulder injury) | Elmont, New York, United States |
| UFC 266 | Alexander Volkanovski | September 25, 2021 | Loss | 5 | 15–2 (1) | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie | Jung Chan-sung | October 18, 2020 | Win | 5 | 15–1 (1) | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| UFC 231 | Max Holloway | December 8, 2018 | Loss | 4 | 14–1 (1) | 5:00 | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| UFC 222 | Frankie Edgar | March 3, 2018 | Win | 1 | 14–0 (1) | 4:44 | KO (punch) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega | Cub Swanson | December 9, 2017 | Win | 2 | 13–0 (1) | 3:22 | Submission (guillotine choke) | Fresno, California, United States |
| UFC 214 | Renato Moicano | July 29, 2017 | Win | 3 | 12–0 (1) | 2:59 | Submission (guillotine choke) | Anaheim, California, United States |
| UFC 199 | Clay Guida | June 4, 2016 | Win | 3 | 11–0 (1) | 4:40 | KO (knee) | Inglewood, California, United States |
| UFC 195 | Diego Brandão | January 2, 2016 | Win | 3 | 10–0 (1) | 1:37 | Submission (triangle choke) | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson | Thiago Tavares | June 6, 2015 | Win | 3 | 9–0 (1) | 4:10 | TKO (punches) | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | Mike De La Torre | July 26, 2014 | NC | 1 | 8–0 (1) | 1:39 | NC (overturned) | San Jose, California, United States |
| RFA 12 | Keoni Koch | January 24, 2014 | Win | 5 | 8–0 | 5:00 | Decision (split) | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| RFA 9 | Jordan Rinaldi | August 6, 2013 | Win | 3 | 7–0 | 2:29 | Submission (triangle choke) | Pomona, California, United States |
| Respect in the Cage 20 | Thomas Guimond | May 4, 2013 | Win | 1 | 6–0 | 4:02 | Submission (triangle choke) | Pomona, California, United States |
| Respect in the Cage 10 | Carlos Garces | March 12, 2011 | Win | 5 | 5–0 | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Pomona, California, United States |
| Respect in the Cage 9 | Chris Mercado | January 15, 2011 | Win | 3 | 4–0 | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | Pomona, California, United States |
| Respect in the Cage 5 | Vincent Martinez | July 24, 2010 | Win | 1 | 3–0 | 1:54 | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Gladiator Challenge: Bad Behaviour | Brady Harrison | June 27, 2010 | Win | 3 | 2–0 | 5:00 | Decision (unanimous) | San Jacinto, California, United States |
| Gladiator Challenge: Maximum Force | John Sassone | April 25, 2010 | Win | 1 | 1–0 | 1:48 | Submission (triangle choke) | San Jacinto, California, United States |
Where is Brian Ortega from?
Brian Ortega was born in San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, United States.
What nationality is Brian Ortega?
Brian Ortega is American.
Where does Brian Ortega train?
Brian Ortega trains in Torrance, California, United States.
What weight class is Brian Ortega?
Brian Ortega competes in the Featherweight division; he has also fought in the Lightweight division.
What rank is Brian Ortega?
As of February 27, 2024, Brian Ortega is ranked #3 in the UFC featherweight division.
What fighting style is Brian Ortega known for?
Brian Ortega is known for his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills.
What is Brian Ortega’s net worth?
As of 2024, Brian Ortega’s estimated net worth is over $1.25 million.
How tall is Brian Ortega?
Brian Ortega stands at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall.
How much does Brian Ortega weigh?
Brian Ortega weighs 145 lbs (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb).
How old is Brian Ortega?
Brian Ortega is 33 years old.
When was Brian Ortega’s last fight?
Brian Ortega’s last fight was on February 24, 2024, where he defeated Yair Rodriguez via submission (arm-triangle choke).
When is Brian Ortega’s next fight?
There is no official announcement about Brian Ortega’s next fight at this time.
Why is Ortega called “T-City”?
Brian Ortega’s nickname “T-City” stands for “Triangle City,” referring to his skill in using the triangle choke submission technique in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
What are Brian Ortega’s official Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts?
Brian Ortega’s official Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts are:
