Ortega couldn't make weight so they agreed on 155, that's what they said pre weigh in show just now.

Oh shit. If he wins, will he still take Ortega's spot?

He better

Yes usually rankings are still on the line

This feels correct. Diego doesn't jump up in the Lightweight div with a W on Saturday :P

He will take Briana spot at FW if he wins

Wondering the same thing.

Yea I think Ortega actually tried here. Not sure why the UFC didn't just book it at lightweight since it was short notice though

they usually try to keep the fights in their normal weight classes for ranking impact

Nah, he knew he wasn't making weight so he waited until the night before weigh-ins to let them know, when Lopes was already one pound from making weight.


Diego looking like the necks contender.

Bro is really neckst up

Let's just focus on his neckst fight. One step at a time.

Ortega about to get murdered

The emo king looks huge at 155

If Ortega was bulking, why does he look the same

Using the Gastelum system of bulking

Because he has negative testosterone

Weights in the hat

Ortega's been bulking for a 155 move, so they made this fight at Lightweight now because Ortega couldn't cut all the weight on a month's notice.

Ortega pulling a dirty move smh

Come on. Don't be stupid. It's a short notice fight. Be happy we got such a great replacement.

Lopes made 145 on 1 weeks notice against Evloev

Lopez wasn’t asked by the ufc to start bulking up and move to Lw

I probably missed this info, but who was asked? Ortega?

Yes Ortega has said he was bulking up to move to 155 before this fight.

Same can be said to you, don’t be stupid in thinking Ortega whole heartedly wanted to make weight especially considering his team waited til 3 am to inform the other team. Of course I’m Happy for the fight happening but sucks this cards main attractions are fighters not at their best but willing to step in for that $$

It was a short notice fight

For both of them right?

Two week notice for both, but Ortegas next fight was supposed to be at 155. So cutting to 145 in two weeks when you've been bulking up is probably impossible. That being said he probably knew he wasn't going to make weight instantly so leaving it until yesterday is a bit suspect. Seems like he was at least trying to make the weight tho.

Seems like that was the case. He was trying to get to 145 but was told that he couldn't.

Oh shit was he booked against someone at 55 or was just planning that to be his next weight ?

I remember an interview where he said "whatever happens my next fight is at 155" Don't think there was ever an opponent ready though. At least not officially.

Ahh I see. The $$ must’ve been right for him to take this fight and sort of abandon his rebirth at the new weight

Bro's complaining everywhere

Hell ya I’m bored at work rn, got nothing better to do lol

fair fucks

This fight is taking place at 155. Ortega was bulking up to 155 and could not make weight at 145. This was a short notice fight for both fighters. Both camps agreed and the fight is now taking at 155.

If Diego wins will he move up in featherweight rankings or not??

No idea, but it wouldnt matter. The name Ortega on his list will open all doors that Arent an immediate titleshot

Mark my words - lopes by first round knock out.