After becoming the first man to ever finish former lightweight champion Frankie Edgar in the co-main of March 3’s UFC 222 in Las Vegas, Brian Ortega earned himself a shot at 145-pound titleholder Max Holloway.
And after that fight takes place, Ortega has his sights set on ‘something big’:
“I’ve definitely thought about it,” Ortega told the UFC Unfiltered podcast. “My goal is if I’m successful against Max Holloway, then I’m looking at some opportunities and things in the 155-pound division. We need the perfect match up, not just a regular match. I really want to give [the fans] a war, something crazy, something big.”
Given his size and skill set, it’s certainly possible that the man dubbed “T-City” could be successful at 155-pounds.
A black belt under Rener Gracie, Ortega has consistently improved his striking to become a well-rounded fighter. At just 27 years of age, he’s undefeated and riding an impressive six-fight UFC winning streak that includes six victories by way of stoppage.
Would you like to see Ortega move up in weight in the future?
The post Brian Ortega Eyeing Move To Lightweight After Featherweight Title Shot appeared first on LowKickMMA.com.