Alexander Volkanovski vs. Brian Ortega

Main Event | UFC Featherweight Championship | 145 lbs
Completed MMA Bout Sep 25, 2021
vs.
Decision 5 Rounds Unanimous
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Fighter Comparison

22-1-0

Climbed to 23-1
Pro
Record
15-1-0

Fell to 15-2
-190
(Slight Favorite)
Betting Odds
+155
(Slight Underdog)
Champion

Featherweight
Title Challenger

Featherweight

Australia
Nation

United States
Windang
NSW
Fights out of
Torrance
California
32
+11 mos, 3 wks, 6 days
Age at Fight 30
+7 mos, 4 days
144.5 lbs
(65.5 kgs)
Weigh-In Result
144.0 lbs
(65.3 kgs)
5'6"
(168cm)
Height
5'8"
(173cm)
71.5"
(182cm)
Reach
69.0"
(175cm)
Freestyle Fighting Gym

(Other)
Tiger Muay Thai

(Primary)
Gym Black House MMA

Fight Predictions

Tapology Community Picks: 4,164

KO/TKO
Submission
Decision
Volkanovski
73%
Ortega
27%

Bout Information

Event Poster

UFC 266

Fight Details

  • Event: UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega
  • Date: Saturday 09.25.2021 at 10:00 PM ET
  • Referee: Herb Dean
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 13 of 13)
  • Pro/Am: Professional
  • Weight: 145 lbs (65.8 kg)
  • TV Commentary: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier
  • Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
  • Post-Fight Interviewer: Daniel Cormier
  • Volkanovski Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Ortega Disclosed Pay: $50,000
  • Title on Line: UFC Featherweight Championship
  • Belt Before Fight: Held by Volkanovski
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