Best fights of Brian Ortega
Over 15 years as a professional, Brian Ortega has compiled a 16-5 (11) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Brian Ortega KOs Frankie Edgar
On March 3, 2018 Brian Ortega faced Frankie Edgar in a featherweight bout. Ortega was 27 years old with a record of 13-0, and Edgar was 36 with a record of 22-5-1. Ortega was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Edgar was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortega stopped Frankie Edgar via KO in the 1st round.
2. Brian Ortega submits Cub Swanson
On December 9, 2017 Brian Ortega faced Cub Swanson in a featherweight bout. Ortega was 26 years old with a record of 12-0, and Swanson was 34 with a record of 25-7. Ortega was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Swanson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ortega submitted Cub Swanson via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
3. Brian Ortega KOs Clay Guida
On June 4, 2016 Brian Ortega faced Clay Guida in a featherweight bout. Ortega was 25 years old with a record of 10-0, and Guida was 34 with a record of 32-16. Ortega was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak, while Guida was coming off a loss. Ortega stopped Clay Guida via KO in the 3rd round.
4. Brian Ortega loses to Max Holloway via KO
On December 8, 2018 Brian Ortega fought Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight title. Ortega was 27 years old with a record of 14-0, and Holloway was 27 with a record of 19-3. Ortega was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Holloway was on a 12-fight winning streak. Holloway stopped Ortega via TKO in the 4th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Brian Ortega defeats The Korean Zombie
On October 18, 2020 Brian Ortega faced The Korean Zombie in a featherweight bout. Ortega was 29 years old with a record of 14-1, and Zombie was 33 with a record of 16-5. Ortega was coming off a loss, while Zombie was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortega won via unanimous decision.
6. Brian Ortega KOs Thiago Tavares
On June 6, 2015 Brian Ortega faced Thiago Tavares in a featherweight bout. Ortega was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Tavares was 30 with a record of 19-5-1. Tavares was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortega stopped Thiago Tavares via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Brian Ortega loses to Aljamain Sterling via unanimous decision
On August 23, 2025 Brian Ortega faced Aljamain Sterling in a featherweight bout. Ortega was 34 years old with a record of 16-4, and Sterling was 36 with a record of 24-5. Both Ortega and Sterling were coming off a loss. Ortega lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sterling.
8. Brian Ortega submits Renato Moicano
On July 29, 2017 Brian Ortega faced Renato Moicano in a featherweight bout. Ortega was 26 years old with a record of 11-0, and Moicano was 28 with a record of 11-0-1. Ortega was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Moicano was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Ortega submitted Renato Moicano via guillotine choke in the 3rd round.
9. Brian Ortega loses to Alexander Volkanovski via unanimous decision
On September 25, 2021 Brian Ortega fought Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title. Ortega was 30 years old with a record of 15-1, and Volkanovski was 32 with a record of 22-1. Ortega was coming off a win and Volkanovski was on a 19-fight winning streak. Ortega lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Volkanovski.
10. Brian Ortega submits Yair Rodríguez in their 2nd fight
On February 24, 2024 Brian Ortega faced Yair Rodríguez in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ortega was 33 years old with a record of 15-3, and Rodríguez was 31 with a record of 19-4. Ortega was on a 2-fight losing streak and Rodríguez was coming off a loss. Ortega submitted Yair Rodríguez via arm-triangle choke in the 3rd round.