UFC

Brian “T-City”Ortega

UFC16-5-0

Division
Featherweight
Stance
Switch
Height
5' 8"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
69"
Nationality
Carson, United States
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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO
3
Wins by submission
7
Wins by decision
5

Striking accuracy

39%

624 landed · 1,618 attempted

Takedown accuracy

27%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2021-09-25 to 2025-08-23

Wins

1 / 5

Losses

4 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

  • Aljamain Sterling

    Aug 23, 2025

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00

  • Diego Lopes

    Sep 14, 2024

    Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00

  • Yair Rodriguez

    Feb 24, 2024

    Win

    Submission · Round 3 · 0:58

  • Yair Rodriguez

    Jul 16, 2022

    Loss

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:11

  • Loss

    Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00

  • Chan Sung Jung

    Oct 17, 2020

    Win

    DEC · Round 5 · 5:00

  • Max Holloway

    Dec 8, 2018

    Loss

    KO/TKO · Round 4 · 5:00

  • Frankie Edgar

    Mar 3, 2018

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:44

  • Cub Swanson

    Dec 9, 2017

    Win

    Submission · Round 2 · 3:24

  • Renato Moicano

    Jul 29, 2017

    Win

    Submission · Round 3 · 3:00

  • Clay Guida

    Jun 4, 2016

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 3 · 4:40

  • Diego Brandao

    Jan 2, 2016

    Win

    Submission · Round 3 · 1:36

  • Thiago Tavares

    Jun 6, 2015

    Win

    KO/TKO · Round 3

Brian Ortega Bio

Brian Ortega is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC featherweight division under the nickname “T-City.” Born on February 21, 1991, he is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall and trains with Team Ortega. The UFC identifies his fighting style as jiu-jitsu and lists him as an active fighter as of September 11, 2026.

Ortega began his professional MMA career in 2010 and made his UFC debut on July 26, 2014. Before joining the UFC, he won featherweight titles in Respect in the Cage and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance. His UFC career has included victories over Diego Brandao, Clay Guida, Renato Moicano, Cub Swanson, Frankie Edgar and Yair Rodriguez, as well as featherweight title challenges against Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski.

Known for a submission-oriented approach, Ortega combines Brazilian jiu-jitsu with boxing and opportunistic striking. The UFC lists him as a Gracie jiu-jitsu black belt and identifies the triangle as his favorite grappling technique. His career profile is defined by resilience, late-fight submission threats and a willingness to compete in demanding striking exchanges.

Record
16-5-0
Division
Featherweight
Stance
Switch
Height
5' 8"
Weight
145 lbs.
Reach
69"
Leg reach
39.00
Gym / team
Black Belt Surfing
Nationality
Carson, United States
Fighting out of
Torrance, California, United States
Birth date
Feb 21, 1991 (age 35)
Age
35
Birthplace
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Country
United States

Brian Ortega Questions & Answers

What division does Brian Ortega compete in?

Brian Ortega competes in the UFC featherweight division.

What is Brian Ortega’s height and birth date?

Brian Ortega is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall, and his birth date is February 21, 1991.

When did Brian Ortega make his UFC debut?

Brian Ortega made his UFC debut on July 26, 2014.

What titles did Brian Ortega hold before joining the UFC?

Before joining the UFC, Brian Ortega held featherweight titles in Respect in the Cage and the Resurrection Fighting Alliance.

What is Brian Ortega’s fighting style?

Brian Ortega is known for a jiu-jitsu-centered style that combines submission grappling with boxing and striking. The UFC lists him as a Gracie jiu-jitsu black belt.

Which UFC fighters has Brian Ortega challenged for the featherweight title?

Brian Ortega challenged Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight title in 2018 and Alexander Volkanovski in 2021.