Brian Ortega Vs. Diego Lopes, Scorecard, Reaction

Diego Lopes and Brian Ortega lastly met, and the fast-rising Brazilian continued his rise to the highest of the featherweight division. Lopes gained the battle unanimously (30-27×2, 30-26).

There was by no means actually a doubt on this one.

After controlling the primary spherical, Lopes continued dominating the longtime featherweight contender. After practically getting the end within the first, Lopes got here shut once more within the third, however Ortega survived.

By the tip of the battle, Ortega was badly bloodied, and his left leg was depleted from a constant assault from Lopes by way of kicks. The win was an enormous one for Lopes, who got here into the battle ranked No. 12, and Ortega, who was ranked No. 3.

Lopes shall be third when the brand new rankings are launched on September 17. Due to his current success, Lopes’ subsequent battle may very well be a shot on the UFC Featherweight Championship.

Diego Lopes’ Final 5 Outcomes Earlier than the Win over Ortega

• Win in opposition to Dan Ige by unanimous resolution at UFC 303 on June 29, 2024.
• Win in opposition to Sodiq Yusuff by KO/TKO (punches) at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.
• Win in opposition to Pat Sabatini by KO/TKO (punches) at UFC 295 on November 11, 2023.
• Win in opposition to Gavin Tucker by submission (triangle armbar) at UFC Combat Evening on August 5, 2023.
• Loss to Movsar Evloev by unanimous resolution at UFC 288 on Could 6, 2023.

The win over Ortega was the largest of his profession, and it could make sense for him to be the subsequent challenger. Nonetheless, issues may very well be difficult at 145 kilos.

Ilia Topuria is about to defend his title in opposition to Max Holloway at UFC 308. Longtime champion Alexander Volkanovski by no means bought his rematch in opposition to Topuria, and he seems to be ready within the wings. Does Lopes get a shot on the title earlier than Volkanovski can regain his title?

We’ll see.

Ortega might have had his final battle at featherweight. He has struggled to achieve 145 kilos and has confronted and misplaced to all the high fighters within the division.

Brian Ortega’s Final Outcomes Earlier than Loss to Diego Lopes

• Win in opposition to Yair Rodriguez by submission (arm triangle) at UFC Combat Evening on February 24, 2024.
• Loss to Yair Rodriguez by TKO (harm) at UFC Combat Evening on July 16, 2022.
• Loss to Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous resolution at UFC 266 on September 25, 2021.
• Win in opposition to Chan Sung Jung unanimously at UFC Combat Evening on October 17, 2020.
• Loss to Max Holloway by TKO (physician stoppage) at UFC 231 on December 8, 2018.

If Ortega is to proceed his profession, his subsequent fights will possible happen at 155 kilos within the light-weight division. Here’s a have a look at all the outcomes from Noche UFC.

UFC 306 Predominant Card Outcomes

• Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili
• Alexa Grasso vs. Valentina Shevchenko
• Diego Lopes defeats Brian Ortega by way of unanimous resolution (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
• Esteban Ribovics defeats Daniel Zellhuber by way of break up resolution (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
• Ronaldo Rodriguez defeats Ode Osbourne by way of unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)

UFC 306 Preliminary Card Outcomes

• Norma Dumont defeats Irene Aldana by way of unanimous resolution (30-27 x 3)
• Ignacio Bahamondes defeats Manuel Torres by way of TKO at 4:02 of Spherical 1
• Ketlen Souza defeats Yazmin Jauregui by way of submission at 3:02 of Spherical 1 (Rear-naked choke)
• Joshua Van defeats Edgar Chairez by way of unanimous resolution (29-28 x3)

UFC 306 Early Preliminary Card Outcomes

• Raul Rosas Jr. defeats Aoriqileng by way of unanimous resolution (29-28 x 3)