Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling is now a catchweight fight after a twist at UFC Shanghai official weigh-ins.

Between those bouts, he outpointed Chan Sung Jung, and since his second title-fight loss, he is 1-2. In 2022, Ortega suffered an injury in a defeat by Yair Rodriguez, whom he submitted in their February 2024 rematch before losing to Lopes in September.

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Former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling targets Brian Ortega in a key UFC featherweight clash as he chases a second title and two-division glory. Funk Master speaks about the upcoming fight, his connection with Jon Jones and more.

In a fight that saw a major last-minute change, does Brian Ortega or Aljamain Sterling have the edge at UFC Shanghai?

Aljamain Sterling vs. Brian Ortega survives chaos after Ortega medical scare, fight revived at 153 catchweight in dramatic MMA twist.

Aljamain Sterling has hit out at a “kind of stupid” rule in his UFC Shanghai fight with Brian Ortega this weekend. On Saturday (23 August), Sterling will face Ortega in a five-round co-main event, as each man looks to push towards a featherweight title shot.

Featherweight fighters Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling will face off in the co-main event of UFC Shanghai in a catchweight bout at 153 pounds, following issues during the weight cuts.

The South Bay star spent part of the year “traveling to train” ahead of Saturday’s Shanghai showdown with the former bantamweight champion.