Tonight at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Brian Ortega faces Diego Lopes in a featherweight bout on the UFC 306 undercard. Both fighters come into this encounter with recent victories.
Brian Ortega, training out of Torrance, California, built his record to 16 wins after securing a submission victory over Yair Rodriguez in February. On the other hand, Brazilian fighter Diego Lopes last appeared in June, earning a unanimous decision win against Dan Ige. Transitioning from his natural welterweight class to featherweight might challenge Lopes due to the inherent differences in opponent size and speed.
What time is Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes fight
Live coverage for the Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes main card will start at 07:30 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 | 07:30 PM | 09:50 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 | 04:30 PM | 06:50 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 | 11:30 PM | 01:50 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 | 10:30 AM | 12:50 PM |
UFC 306 takes place tomorrow night, September 14, 2024, at The Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 09:50 PM EST. This UFC night features a featherweight bout between Ortega and Lopes as part of the undercard, with the main event being Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili.
Please note that the start time for each fight can vary depending on how long earlier fights last. For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, check the provided table to find start times in your area.
Enjoy the fights and make sure to adjust your viewing schedule based on these timings!
How and where to watch the Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes Fight
You can watch Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes Betting Odds
- Underdog: Brian Ortega : 2.6 (+165)
- Favorite: Diego Lopes : 1.6 (-180)
| Method of victory | Brian Ortega | Diego Lopes |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 8.0 (+700) | 4.1 (+310) |
| By decision or technical decision | 5.0 (+400) | 3.3 (+230) |
Diego Lopes enters as the underdog at 1.6 (-180), suggesting higher confidence in his victory; a $180 bet would yield $100. Brian Ortega, favored at 2.6 (+165), offers a potential $165 gain on a $100 bet if he wins. Ortega's odds to win by KO/TKO/DQ are set at 8.0 (+700), indicating a less likely scenario with a bigger payout. Meanwhile, Lopes has better odds of winning by KO/TKO/DQ at 4.1 (+310). For decisions, Lopes is also favored at 3.3 (+230) compared to Ortega's 5.0 (+400), reflecting higher expectations for Lopes to potentially dominate the points count or secure a decision win.
Fighters Details
Brian Ortega
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 175 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 19
- Record: 16 / 3 / 0
Diego Lopes
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 73.0 kg
- Total Fights: 31
- Record: 25 / 6 / 0
Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes Fight Card
- Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili
- Alexa Grasso vs Valentina Shevchenko
- Brian Ortega vs Diego Lopes
- Daniel Zellhuber vs Esteban Ribovics
- Ronaldo Rodriguez vs Ode Osbourne
- Irene Aldana vs Norma Dumont
- Manuel Torres vs Ignacio Bahamondes
- Yazmin Jauregui vs Ketlen Souza
- Edgar Chairez vs Joshua Van
- Raul Rosas Jr. vs Qileng Aori
