Featherweight#10 RankedACTIVE
Brian Ortega
16-5
Age
34
Height
5'8"
Weight
153 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
13:49
Gym
Team Ortega
UFC Record
8-5-1(14 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 4 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 1R3 5R5 1
Last 5
WLWWL
Finish Rate
69%
Bonuses
8
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Carson, United States
Last Fight2025-08-23
AS
L - Aljamain Sterling
KO/TKOR3 4:10
Punch to Head In Clinch
Opponent Last Bout
W - Brian OrtegaDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
TT
vs Thiago Tavares
UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs Henderson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R3 4:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R3 4:10
LOSS
YR
vs Yair Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Shoulder injury
R1 4:11
KO/TKOto Shoulder injury·R1 4:11
WIN
CS
vs Cub Swanson
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega· 2025-09-27
Submission
Guillotine Choke Standing
R2 3:22
SubmissionGuillotine Choke Standing·R2 3:22
WIN
YR
vs Yair Rodriguez
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2· 2025-09-27
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control
R3 0:58
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control·R3 0:58
LOSS
AS
vs Aljamain Sterling
UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CS
vs Chan Sung Jung
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega· 2021-09-25
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
MH
vs Max Holloway
UFC 231: Holloway vs. Ortega· 2018-12-08
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R4 5:00
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R4 5:00
WIN
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya· 2018-03-03
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 4:44
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 4:44
WIN
RM
vs Renato Moicano
UFC 214: Cormier vs. Jones 2· 2017-07-29
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R3 2:59
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R3 2:59
WIN
CG
vs Clay Guida
UFC 199: Rockhold vs. Bisping 2· 2016-06-04
KO/TKO
Knee to Head At Distance
R3 4:40
KO/TKOKnee to Head At Distance·R3 4:40
WIN
DB
vs Diego Brandao
UFC 195: Lawler vs Condit· 2016-01-02
Submission
Triangle Choke On Ground
R3 1:37
SubmissionTriangle Choke On Ground·R3 1:37
LOSS
DL
vs Diego Lopes
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
Md
vs Mike de la Torre
UFC on FOX: Lawler vs Brown
Overturned
Failed Drug Test by Ortega
R1 1:39
OverturnedFailed Drug Test by Ortega·R1 1:39
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.8/min
Grappling
0.93 TD
Defense
49%
⚖️Brian adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
22 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+76% vs div avg
77%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
68%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
64%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
45%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
41%
⭐Other
Damage Events
41%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (77%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (145%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 295% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
43% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
57% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head In Clinch
#12
67% of KOs
Knee to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Side Control
Arm Triangle From Side Control
#11
25% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#21
25% of subs
Guillotine Choke Standing
#31
25% of subs
Other
Triangle Choke On Ground
#41
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head In Clinch (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🎯🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Arm Triangle From Side Control (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🔒🎪 Finishing tool collection: 6 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Threat across all ranges. Can finish standing or on ground - all-around dangerous.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (21/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (49%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (171% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
37%
Below Avg
Division Rank#43 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
49%
Average
Division Rank#35 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
34% acc89%
Clinch
77% acc7%
Ground
71% acc5%
Striking Differential-2.54/min
3.84 landed/min6.38 absorbed/min
3.84
Landed/Min
6.38
Absorbed/Min
0.39
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed742
Sig. Strikes Attempted1987
Key Insights
Brian is a distance-first striker, with 89% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 71% targeting the head.
Absorbs more than landing (1.7:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 89% of output at range with 34% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
25%
Low
Division Rank#38 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
55%
Above Avg
Division Rank#37 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
2%
Landed
1
Defended
47
Total
48
0.93
TD / 15min
0.93
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
48
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
24
Landed
96
Attempted
25%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
12 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
33%
R2
8%
R3
50%
Key Insights
8 career submission wins.
Lower TD accuracy (25%).
Prolific submission hunter: 12 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,484
0.63
Ratio
Absorbed
2,342
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
10/4
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
26.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.1
Standing %
92%
R3 vs R1 Output
171%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.63x) - absorbs more than deals.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (26.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 171% of R1.
🎢 High striking absorption - takes significant damage in exchanges.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 14 fights
R1 Control
0:28
R2 Control
0:28
R3 Control
0:21
R1 to Final
+56%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+7.1pp
Body
-4.3pp
Leg
-2.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.5pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
💪 Peak performance in final round
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
17.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
19.3
sig strikes / round
Output Change
111%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#30
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#41
of 45
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#43
of 45
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#35
of 45
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#16
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#27
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#12
of 45
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#44
of 45
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3228
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
4
/ 14
29% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights