Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega
Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega?
Volkanovski faced Brian Ortega in a highly anticipated title fight at UFC 266, where he successfully defended his title, showcasing his resilience against Ortega's submission attempts.
Alexander Volkanovski
Key numbers
- MMA Record28 Wins - 4 Losses
- Wins by Knockout13
- Wins by Submission3
- Wins by Decision12
- Professional Boxing Record1 Win - 0 Losses
Top honours
- UFC Featherweight ChampionTwo-time champion (2019, 2020-present)
- Australian Fighting Championship Featherweight ChampionFormer champion
- Fight of the NightMultiple awards, including fights against Chad Mendes and Brian Ortega
- Fighter of the YearWorld MMA Awards 2022
- Tied for most featherweight title victoriesTied with José Aldo
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Brian Ortega
Key numbers
- MMA Record15 Wins - 3 Losses
- Wins by Knockout3
- Wins by Submission6
- Wins by Decision6
Top honours
- Fight of the NightAwarded for UFC 266 bout
- Performance of the NightAwarded for multiple fights