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Renato Moicano and Brian Ortega are in advanced negotiations for a bout at UFC 331 on September 19. The two were originally scheduled to meet in March, but Ortega suffered an injury that forced the matchup to be scrapped.
Renato Moicano
Brian OrtegaBrian Ortega has reflected on a weigh-in debacle at UFC Shanghai that ultimately prompted his decision to move up to lightweight. The incident appears to have been a turning point in the veteran fighter's career trajectory.
Brian OrtegaBrian Ortega has a professional MMA record of 16-5-0 (wins-losses-draws).
Brian Ortega does not have a fight currently scheduled.
Brian Ortega is 35 years old, born February 21, 1991.
Brian Ortega stands 173 cm (5'8") tall, with a 175 cm (69") reach.
Brian Ortega is from United States and competes in the Featherweight division.
Brian Ortega is ranked #10 in the UFC Featherweight division.
Brian Ortega is known as "T-City".
Brian Ortega last fought on August 23, 2025 at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang, losing to Aljamain Sterling by unanimous decision.
Brian Ortega lost to Aljamain Sterling by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Walker vs. Zhang on August 23, 2025. All three judges (Ben Cartlidge, David Lethaby, Vito Paolillo) scored the fight 50-45 in Aljamain Sterling's favor.
Brian Ortega lost to Diego Lopes by unanimous decision at UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC on September 14, 2024. The official scorecards were Mike Bell 30-26, Sal D'amato 30-27, Junichiro Kamijo 30-27 (winner's score first).
Brian Ortega is a 35-year-old Featherweight fighter, ranked #10, with a 16-5-0 record. Last fought August 2025.