Result
Alexander VolkanovskiDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
Details(49–46, 50–45, 50–44)
Elo swing+12Alexander Volkanovski (1846 → 1858)-12Brian Ortega (1753 → 1741)
DateOct 25, 2021
DivisionFeatherweight Title
StatusCompleted
VenueT-Mobile Arena
BroadcastPPV
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W
The Great | 28-4-0Alexander Volkanovski
L
T-City | 16-5-0Brian Ortega
Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Pending
Details :(49–46, 50–45, 50–44)
Alexander Volkanovski
Elo1865Elite
3Y trend1868 → 1865
AwardFor the UFC Featherweight Championship. - Fight of the Night
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Brian Ortega
Elo1715Good
3Y trend1741 → 1715
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Alexander Volkanovski won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Detailed fight-stat totals are limited for this completed fight. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Alexander VolkanovskiBrian Ortega
Elo edge
Alexander Volkanovski1865+9 last move
Brian Ortega1715-11 last move
Why they are ranked here
Alexander Volkanovski#1 of 401 active Featherweight fighters · 1865 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Max Holloway (rated 1806 at the time): +13.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Ilia Topuria (rated 1787 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, -4 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 4 ahead of #2 Movsar Evloev.
Brian Ortega#51 of 401 active Featherweight fighters · 1715 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Frankie Edgar (rated 1754 at the time): +31.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Yair Rodriguez (rated 1725 at the time): -21.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -38 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 0 points behind #50 Alejandro Flores, 0 ahead of #52 Julio Arce.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Alexander VolkanovskivsBrian Ortega
No recorded fight totals yet.
Finishing profile
Alexander VolkanovskiKO/TKO leads 46% of wins
Brian Ortegasubmission leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Diego LopesAlexander Volkanovski: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jan 31, 2026Brian Ortega: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Sep 14, 2024
Diego LopesAlexander Volkanovski: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jan 31, 2026Brian Ortega: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Jun 29, 2024
Round stats
Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega is a completed Featherweight Title fight from UFC 266 : VOLKANOVSKI VS ORTEGA. Alexander Volkanovski defeated Brian Ortega by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega quick answers
Who won Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega?
Alexander Volkanovski won Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega on?
Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega is listed on UFC 266 : VOLKANOVSKI VS ORTEGA.
What are the records for Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega?
Alexander Volkanovski enters with a 28-4-0 record and Brian Ortega enters with a 16-5-0 record.
What division is Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega?
Alexander Volkanovski vs Brian Ortega is listed as a Featherweight Title fight.
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