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Tale of the Tape
Age
35
Height
5' 8"
Reach
69"
Stance
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Country
USA
Key Stats
76%
Win Rate
69%
Finish Rate
3
KO/TKO Wins
8
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
21
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
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Brian Ortega, better known as "T-City", holds the #11 spot at featherweight, flying the flag for the United States — and rankings that high aren't given away, they're taken.
A submission threat first and always — 8 taps forced in 16 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door.
The last fight went to Aljamain Sterling (Decision - Unanimous) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
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Yair Rodriguez
KO/TKO R1 · Jul 16, 2022
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Alexander Volkanovski
Decision - Unanimous · Sep 26, 2021
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Latest / Brian Ortega News
Pantoja Wants His Flyweight Belt Back — And Joshua Van Stands in the Way at UFC 331
The 30-6 former champ gets his rematch on Sept. 19 in LA, seven months after a first-round injury cost him the title against Joshua Van.
Aug 16, 2026
Renato Moicano Chokes Out Patricky Pitbull Before Ortega Showdown
The UFC lightweight needed under four minutes to submit the ex-Bellator champ at BJJ Stars 19 — weeks out from a UFC 331 date with Brian Ortega.
Aug 1, 2026
Brian Ortega Finally Ditches 145, Meets Renato Moicano at UFC 331
The featherweight rematch nobody asked for is now a lightweight fight. Ortega's first bout at 155 lands Sept. 19 in LA — nine years after Moicano tapped to him.
Jul 24, 2026