Brian Ortega decided to skip cutting weight to 145 pounds for his upcoming fight, moving it to the 155-pound division. His opponent Diego Lopes agreed to the change after being informed last minute. Both fighters tipped the scales at 155 pounds during the early weigh-ins and are set to square off at UFC 303.
In the main event of UFC 303, Light Heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will have a rematch with former champion Jiri Prochazka due to Conor McGregor’s absence following a toe injury. The co-main event will feature Brian Ortega against Diego Lopes in a featherweight bout. The PPV main card will also showcase matches between Anthony Smith and Roman Dolidze, Ian Garry and Michael “Venom” Page, among others.
UFC 303 is set to kick off at 6 p.m. ET for the Prelims and 10 p.m. ET for the PPV main card. For live coverage of all the action, stay tuned to MMAmania.com.
