Diego Lopes reacts to Brian Ortega matchup at UFC 303, picks Max Holloway to beat Ilia Topuria

Diego Lopes could make a huge statement to the top of the UFC featherweight division when he faces his toughest test to date on Saturday.

Lopes faces two-time title challenger Brian Ortega in the co-main event of UFC 303 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The fight card serves as the main attraction for the UFC’s annual International Fight Week.

The bout between Ortega and Lopes was a late addition to the lineup, with it being announced a little over two weeks ago following the withdrawal...