UFC 306 will feature two championship fights in The Sphere of Las Vegas, NV. To prelude those two main event fights, Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes are scheduled for a key featherweight matchup. The fight gives a tale as old as time.
Brian Ortega started his UFC career at just 23 years old. After a no-contest in his debut, Ortega went on a tear, winning six straight fights by either submission or stoppage. Going 2-3 since then, losing in championship bouts versus Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski, Ortega looks to return to his contender form at UFC 306.
Diego Lopes is still early in his UFC career. After losing his debut at 27, he bounced back with four straight wins since 2022. Now the 13th-ranked featherweight, Lopes is aiming for a title shot if he can overcome No. 3 Brian Ortega at UFC 306.
Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes: UFC 306 Tale of the Tape
Brian ‘T-City’ OrtegaDiego Lopes 16-3-0 (1 NC) Record 25-6-011-3-0 (1 NC) UFC Record 4-133 Age29 5’8″ Height 5’11” 69″ Reach72.5″ Huntington Beach Training Team Lobo Gym MMA Switch Fighting Stance Orthodox W1 Streak W4.
Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes: Statistical Comparison
Brian Ortega Diego Lopes 4.07 Significant Strikes Landed per Minute 3.2438% Striking Accuracy 55% 6.54S ignificant Strikes Absorbed per Minute 4.0849% Striking Defense 39% 1.17 per 15 min Takedown Average .33 per 15 mins 27% Takedown Accuracy 25% 57% Takedown Defense 46%1. 2 submissions per 3 rounds Submission Attempt Average 3.7 submissions per 15 min 12:47Average Fight Time 7:28.
Brian Ortega’s Last Fight
In his last fight, Brian Ortega avenged his 2022 loss to Yair Rodriguez, winning by arm triangle in round 3. Rodriguez landed 64 of 135 total strikes, including 55 significant strikes at 47% accuracy, with 36 aimed at the head. Ortega connected with 47 of 104 total strikes, including 28 significant strikes at 38% accuracy, with 26 landing to the head. Most of the significant strikes—61% from Rodriguez and 46% from Ortega—were thrown from a distance.
Diego Lopes’s Last Fight
In his last fight before UFC 306, Diego Lopes pulled off a win over Dan Ige by unanimous decision. Lopes landed 49% of his significant strikes, connecting on 49 of 100, with 32 aimed at the head. He also hit 77% of his significant strikes from distance. Ige landed 57% of his distance strikes and connected on 42 of 77 significant strikes, with 34 hitting the head. Overall, Lopes landed 90 of 143 total strikes, while Ige connected on 67 of 103.
Brian Ortega opens the fight as Vegas’ slim underdog(+145) to Lopes(-175) at UFC 306. This may come as a surprise to many, as Ortega is the more experienced and arguably complete fighter. Diego Lopes is entering his prime and has shown immense upside in the featherweight division. Picking up three early finishes in just five UFC fights, his abilities are undeniable. However, Ortega is known to be an extremely durable fighter.
It will be a close fight for many reasons. UFC 306 will be in store for a technical brawl to warm up the championship matches of Sean O’Malley and Alexa Grasso.
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