Brian Ortega

3 stories covering Brian Ortega — news, results and analysis.

Alexandre Pantoja faces off with Joshua Van at the UFC 331 press conference in Philadelphia

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 celebrating a submission victory inside the octagon

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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

An empty UFC-style octagon under arena lights ahead of a fight card

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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