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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
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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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Aljamain Sterling
Decision - Unanimous · Aug 23, 2025
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Diego Lopes
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Yair Rodriguez
Submission (Arm Triangle) R3 · Feb 25, 2024
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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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