Brian Ortega
Catch WeightActive on the rosterUnited States
Pro record
16-5-0 (1 NC)
In the UFC
8-5-0 (1 NC)
Next fight
Brian OrtegavsRenato Moicano
UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2. Sep 20, 2026
How the wins come
Knockout319% of wins
Lost 2 this way
Submission850% of wins
Lost 0 this way
Decision531% of wins
Lost 3 this way
11 of 16 wins came inside the distance.
UFC bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L8-4-0 | Aljamain Sterling | DecisionUnanimous | 55:00 | UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. ZhangAug 23, 2025 |
| L8-3-0 | Diego LopesRanked #13 | DecisionUnanimous | 35:00 | UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFCSep 14, 2024 |
| W7-3-0 | Yair RodriguezRanked #3 | SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control | 30:58 | UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2Feb 24, 2024 |
| L7-2-0 | Yair RodriguezRanked #3 | KO/TKOtoShoulder injury | 14:11 | UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. RodriguezJul 16, 2022 |
| L7-1-0 | Alexander VolkanovskiChampionTitle | DecisionUnanimous | 55:00 | UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. OrtegaSep 25, 2021 |
| W6-1-0 | Chan Sung JungRanked #4 | DecisionUnanimous | 55:00 | UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean ZombieOct 17, 2020 |
| L6-0-0 | Max HollowayChampionTitle | KO/TKODoctor's Stoppage | 45:00 | UFC 231: Holloway vs. OrtegaDec 8, 2018 |
| W5-0-0 | Frankie EdgarRanked #2 | KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch | 14:44 | UFC 222: Cyborg vs. KunitskayaMar 3, 2018 |
| W4-0-0 | Cub SwansonRanked #4 | SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing | 23:22 | UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. OrtegaDec 9, 2017 |
| W3-0-0 | Renato MoicanoRanked #9 | SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard | 32:59 | UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2Jul 29, 2017 |
| W2-0-0 | Clay GuidaRanked #15 | KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance | 34:40 | UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2Jun 4, 2016 |
| W1-0-0 | Diego BrandaoRanked #15 | SubmissionTriangle Choke On Ground | 31:37 | UFC 195: Lawler vs ConditJan 2, 2016 |
| W0-0-0 | Thiago Tavares | KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch | 34:10 | UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs HendersonJun 6, 2015 |
| NC0-0-0 | Mike de la Torre | OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Ortega | 11:39 | UFC on FOX: Lawler vs BrownJul 26, 2014 |
Before the UFC
8 professional bouts on the way in.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Promotion |
|---|---|---|---|
| W | Keoni Koch | Decision (Split), R5 | RFAJan 24, 2014 |
| W | Jordan Rinaldi | Submission (Triangle Choke), R3 | RFAAug 16, 2013 |
| W | Thomas Guimond | Submission (Triangle Choke), R1 | RITCMay 4, 2013 |
| W | Carlos Garces | Decision (Unanimous), R5 | RITCMar 12, 2011 |
| W | Chris Mercado | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | RITCJan 15, 2011 |
| W | Vincent Martinez | Submission (Rear-Naked Choke), R1 | RITCJul 24, 2010 |
| W | Brady Harrison | Decision (Unanimous), R3 | Gladiator ChallengeJun 27, 2010 |
| W | John Sassone | Submission (Triangle Choke), R1 | Gladiator ChallengeApr 25, 2010 |