Brian Ortega

Brian Ortega was born on February 21, 1991, in Carson, United States. Brian “T-City” Ortega was born in the Millennials Generation and is currently 33 years old. He is a UFC fighter who competes in the featherweight division. He made his Octagon debut 3,779 days ago, on July 26, 2014. Ortega trains at Black House.

When is Brian Ortega’s next fight, what’s his height, reach, record, and who is he fighting next? Let’s find out below ⤵

As of November 2024, Brian Ortega’s pro record is 15-3-0, with 3 of those wins coming by knockout, 7 by submission, and the rest by a decision. Ortega has fought in over 19 professional MMA bouts, and his last fight was 2 years ago against Yair Rodriguez at UFC on ABC 3: Ortega vs. Rodriguez. The fight was on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Brian Ortega by TKO (Shoulder Injury) in round 1 at 4:11.

Fun fact: On the day Brian was born, "All the Man That I Need" by Whitney Houston was the #1 song in the country (Billboard). You can find out more fun Brian Ortega birthday facts.

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Career & History

Brian Ortega faced Yair Rodriguez on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC, where he was defeated due to injury by TKO in the first round. Prior to that, at UFC 266 on September 25, 2021, Ortega fought for the UFC featherweight title but lost to Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision after five rounds.

Ortega found success on October 17, 2020, at UFC Fight Night, earning a unanimous decision victory over Chan Sung Jung after five rounds. However, this win came after a setback at UFC 231 on December 8, 2018, where he lost the featherweight title fight to Max Holloway by TKO due to a doctor’s stoppage in the fourth round.

Continuing his fight history, Ortega displayed his knockout power by defeating Frankie Edgar at UFC 222 on March 3, 2018, stopping him just 16 seconds before the first round ended. Before that, on December 9, 2017, at UFC Fight Night, he showcased his submission skills with a guillotine choke victory over Cub Swanson in the second round.

Stepping back further, Ortega had back-to-back submission wins, first over Renato Moicano at UFC 214 on July 29, 2017, and then a victory against Clay Guida at UFC 199 on June 4, 2016. Both wins came through chokes in the later stages of the fight. Before these submissions, he had another at UFC 195 on January 2, 2016, where he caught Diego Brandao with a triangle choke in the third round. Earlier, at UFC Fight Night on June 6, 2015, he stopped Thiago Tavares with strikes in the third round. However, it is worth noting that Ortega had a victory turned into a no contest against Mike De La Torre at UFC on FOX on July 26, 2014, due to a failed post-fight drug test.

Brian Ortega height and weight

Brian Ortega’s height is 5' 8" (1.73 m). He fights in the featherweight division. Fighters who fight in the featherweight class can weigh anywhere from pounds, but because of weight cutting, many MMA fighters walk around 10 – 30 lbs heavier than their weight class maximum limit.

Brian Ortega net worth

Brian Ortega’s net worth estimates may vary because it’s hard to predict his spending habits. Many famous fighters also receive pay-per-view cuts, money from sponsorships, and other “locker room” or special discretionary bonuses the UFC often pays, which are not reported to the public. We found multiple online sources that list Brian Ortega’s net worth; check out CelebsMoney. Net worth is calculated by adding anything of value and subtracting all of the liabilities.

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How old is Brian Ortega?

Brian Ortega’s age is 33 years old. He was born on Thursday, February 21, 1991. Brian is turning 34 years old in .

Where is Brian Ortega from?

Brian Ortega was born in Carson, United States.

What is Brian Ortega’s reach?

Brian Ortega’s reach is 69″ and leg reach is 39″.

Where does Brian Ortega rain?

Brian Ortega trains at Black House.

Who is Brian Ortega dating now?

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Brian Ortega facts

1. Brian Ortega’s birth sign is Pisces.
2. He was born in the Year of the Goat.
3. Brian’s next birthday is in .
4. His wealth comes from being an MMA Fighter.
5. Brian Ortega was born in Millennials Generation (1991).
6. Ortega’s life path number is 7.
7. His ruling planet is Neptune.
8. Brian Ortega’s birth flower is Violet.
9. His birthstone is Amethyst.
10. Ortega has been alive for 12,335 days or 296,051 hours.

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