Brian Ortega plans to move up to lightweight, while Max Holloway may face Ilia Topuria at featherweight, according to Ortega.

Brian Ortega plans to move up to lightweight after his UFC 303 featherweight fight against Diego Lopes, as he struggles to find a fight and purpose at 145 pounds. Meanwhile, Max Holloway could reportedly face Ilia Topuria in a return to featherweight, according to Brian Ortega, who claimed that the UFC has "already made" the fight. Holloway recently defeated Justin Gaethje in a buzzer-beating walk-off knockout at UFC 300.

June 23, 2024
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