The Light Heavyweight Title Is On The Line Between Two Of The Most Exciting Fighters On The Roster At UFC 303
The announcement came in the wake of the cancellation of the bout between “The Notorious” Conor McGregor and “Iron” Michael Chandler being scrapped due to an injury to McGregor.
Pereira, who defended his 205-pound title against Jamahal Hill in UFC 300’s main event, makes the quick turnaround against a familiar foe in Procházka. The two squared off for an intense 2-round affair in New York City in November 2023 for the then-vacant title, and “Poatan” came away victorious. Procházka bounced back at UFC 300 with a statement-making finish of his own over Aleksandar Rakić.
Lopes, one of 2023’s breakout newcomers, announced himself as a real force at 145-pounds with his first-round knockout win over Sodiq Yusuff at UFC 300. The bout against Ortega presents Lopes a wickedly ripe opportunity to jump into the featherweight elite as the contenders jockey for position to challenge newly-minted champion Ilia Topuria.
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