Brian Ortega UFC Record: A Deeper Look

Brian Ortega's Rise to the Top

Brian Ortega, a rising star in the UFC, has quickly made a name for himself with his impressive record and exciting fighting style. Ortega began his professional MMA career in 2010 and joined the UFC in 2014. Since then, he has compiled a remarkable record of 15 wins and 3 losses, with 7 wins by submission and 4 by knockout.

Ortega's Notable Victories

Among Ortega's most notable victories are his wins over Cub Swanson, Renato Moicano, and Frankie Edgar. In 2018, he defeated Swanson via submission in the second round, earning him a Performance of the Night bonus. In 2019, he submitted Moicano in the third round, earning him another Performance of the Night bonus. And in 2021, he defeated Edgar via unanimous decision, extending his winning streak to three.

Ortega's Losses and Controversies

Despite his impressive record, Ortega has also faced some setbacks. In 2018, he suffered a controversial loss to Max Holloway for the UFC Featherweight Championship. The fight was stopped due to a doctor's stoppage due to a cut, which many believed was premature. In 2020, Ortega was defeated by Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship, losing via unanimous decision.