Diego Lopes Defeats Brian Ortega in Dominant Performance at UFC 306
Lopes secures fifth consecutive win, climbs to No. 3 in featherweight rankings, and eyes title shot.
- Diego Lopes defeated Brian Ortega by unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 306 in Las Vegas.
- Lopes dominated the fight, consistently attacking Ortega with leg kicks and strong strikes, leaving Ortega bloodied and battered.
- With this victory, Lopes is expected to rise to No. 3 in the featherweight rankings, bolstering his case for a title shot.
- UFC President Dana White acknowledged Lopes' impressive performance and hinted at a potential title fight in the near future.
- Ortega, who has struggled with weight cuts, may consider moving up to the lightweight division following this defeat.