Brian Ortega
Last fight: Loss vs Aljamain Sterling · Unanimous Decision · Aug 23, 2025
CAREER SUMMARY
Brian Ortega holds a professional MMA record of 16-5-0. Ortega has won 16 fights: 3 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 5 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Ortega lands 3.84 significant strikes per minute with 37% accuracy and averages 0.93 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: August 23, 2025. Tracked organizations: UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'8"173 cm
- Weight
- 155 lbs70 kg
- Reach
- 69"175 cm
- Stance
- Switch
- DOB
- Feb 21, 1991
- Age
- 35
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Torrance, California
Upcoming
- UFCUFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirlingvs Dan HookerLightweight
Latest on Brian Ortega
More on the blogCareer history
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Walker vs Zhang· Aug 23, 2025· Catchweight· 16-5 vs 25-5UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSvs Diego LopesUFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC O'Malley vs Dvalishvili· Sep 14, 2024· Featherweight· 16-4 vs 26-6UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFC Mexico City· Feb 24, 2024· Featherweight· 16-3 vs 19-5POTNSUBR3 · 0:58
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Rodriguez· Jul 16, 2022· Featherweight· 15-3 vs 18-3TKOR1 · 4:11
- LOSSUFC 266: Volkanovski vs Ortega· Sep 25, 2021· Featherweight· 15-2 vs 23-1FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFC Fight Night: Ortega vs Jung· Oct 18, 2020· Featherweight· 15-1 vs 16-6UDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC 231: Holloway vs Ortega· Dec 8, 2018· Featherweight· 14-1 vs 20-3FOTNTKOR4 · 5:00
- WINUFC 222: Cyborg vs Kunitskaya· Mar 3, 2018· Featherweight· 14-0 vs 22-6-1POTNTKOR1 · 4:44
- WINvs Cub SwansonUFC Fight Night: Swanson vs Ortega· Dec 9, 2017· Featherweight· 13-0 vs 25-8FOTN + POTNSUBR2 · 3:22
- WINUFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2· Jul 29, 2017· Featherweight· 12-0 vs 11-1-1FOTNSUBR3 · 2:59
- WINvs Clay GuidaUFC 199: Rockhold vs Bisping 2· Jun 4, 2016· Featherweight· 11-0 vs 32-17TKOR3 · 4:40
- WINUFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· Jan 2, 2016· Featherweight· 10-0 vs 20-11SUBR3 · 1:37
- WINUFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· Jun 6, 2015· Featherweight· 9-0 vs 19-6-1FOTNTKOR3 · 4:10
- NCUFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown· Jul 26, 2014· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 12-4OverturnedR1 · 1:39
- WINvs Keoni KochRFA 12: Ortega vs. Koch· Jan 24, 2014· Featherweight· 8-0 vs 5-1SD
- WINRFA 9: Munhoz vs. Curran· Aug 16, 2013· Featherweight· 7-0 vs 6-2SUBR3 · 2:29
- WINvs Thomas GuimondRespect in the Cage· May 4, 2013· 6-0 vs 4-1SUB
- WINvs Carlos GarcesRespect in the Cage· Mar 11, 2011· 5-0 vs 6-7-1DEC
- WINvs Chris MercadoRespect in the Cage· Jan 15, 2011· 4-0 vs 2-1DEC
- WINvs Vincent MartinezRespect in the Cage· Jul 24, 2010· 3-0 vs 1-10SUB
- WINvs Brady HarrisonGladiator Challenge· Jun 27, 2010· 2-0 vs 5-3UD
- WINvs John SassoneGladiator Challenge· Apr 25, 2010· 1-0 vs 1-5SUBR1 · 1:48
Title bout
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2018Hispanic Athlete of the Year
- 2014RFA Featherweight Championship · Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA)
- 2013Black belt · BJJ · Rener Gracie
- 2011RITC Featherweight Championship · Respect in the Cage (RITC)
- AGE 13Started in BJJ
- AGE 17Started in Boxing
Camp
- Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center · Huntington Beach, California, United States
- Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Gracie University HQ) · BJJ · Torrance, California, United States Instructor
- Black House MMA · Los Angeles area, California, United States Former
- Fabela Chavez Boxing Gym · Boxing · Carson, California, United States Former
Coaches
- Rener Gracie · Grappling coach
- Jesus Avila · Boxing coach
- Paul Herrera · Wrestling coach
- Jason Park · Striking coach
- Mike Saffaie · S&C coach
- James Luhrsen · Boxing coach
Training partners
- T.J. Dillashaw
- Cub Swanson
- Juan Archuleta
- Alan Jouban
- Mackenzie Dern
- Bubba Jenkins
- Sheymon Moraes
- Sabina Mazo
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Featherweight roster (14 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Brian Ortega sits in the top 25.
Bonus résumé
Brian Ortega has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $400,000.
- ★ POTNvs Yair Rodriguez · UFC Mexico CityFeb 24, 2024
- ★ FOTNvs Alexander Volkanovski · UFC 266: Volkanovski vs OrtegaSep 25, 2021
- ★ FOTNvs Max Holloway · UFC 231: Holloway vs OrtegaDec 8, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Frankie Edgar · UFC 222: Cyborg vs KunitskayaMar 3, 2018
- ★ FOTN + POTNvs Cub Swanson · UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs OrtegaDec 9, 2017
- ★ FOTNvs Renato Moicano · UFC 214: Cormier vs Jones 2Jul 29, 2017
- ★ FOTNvs Thiago Tavares · UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs HendersonJun 6, 2015
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Brian Ortega earns per fight.
Official UFC Ranking
Brian Ortega's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #13 Featherweight
- Peak
- #1 Featherweight
- First ranked
- Jan 4, 2016
- Times ranked
- 438
Featherweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1676▼5
- Peak
- 1871Mar 3, 2018
- Rated fights
- 21
Frequently asked questions
When does Brian Ortega fight next?
Brian Ortega fights Dan Hooker on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling.
What is Brian Ortega's record?
Brian Ortega's professional MMA record is 16-5-0.
Who is Brian Ortega fighting next?
Brian Ortega's next opponent is Dan Hooker at UFC Fight Night: Prochazka vs Stirling.
Who did Brian Ortega fight last?
Brian Ortega most recently fought Aljamain Sterling at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Zhang on Saturday, August 23, 2025, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).
What weight class does Brian Ortega fight in?
Brian Ortega fights at Lightweight.
Is Brian Ortega ranked in the UFC?
Brian Ortega is currently ranked #13 in the UFC Featherweight division.
How many knockouts does Brian Ortega have?
Brian Ortega has 3 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.
How many UFC bonuses has Brian Ortega won?
Brian Ortega has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 5× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.
How tall is Brian Ortega?
Brian Ortega is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
How much does Brian Ortega weigh?
Brian Ortega weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).
What is Brian Ortega's reach?
Brian Ortega has a reach of 69" (175 cm).
How old is Brian Ortega?
Brian Ortega is 35 years old (born Feb 21, 1991).
Where is Brian Ortega from?
Brian Ortega is from the United States.
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