Expect the former UFC featherweight title challenger to switch things up.
featherweight Brian Ortega stepped in to fill a vacant co-main event slot after UFC 303 took significant damage in the aftermath ofWhile the card moves forward with neither McGregor nor Chandler, Ortega will take on rising prospect Diego Lopes , who is riding a three-fight winning streak. Ortega, 33, said in an interview with"We talked about fighting Sept. 14 at Sphere – that’s the only conversation I had with them that made sense," Ortega said. "I said yes to it.
Ortega also revealed the promotion had an opponent in mind for him, but chose not to disclose it publicly. At press time, the UFC has yet to comment on Ortega's official decision, but Ortega also went further as to why he is making this choice.With Ilia Topuria likely fighting "BMF" champion Max Holloway next and Alexander Volkanovski potentially returning later this year or in the first quarter of 2025, Ortega said his decision to change divisions was easy.
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