White confirms Holloway vs. Ortega as UFC 226 co-headliner

[Wild]

Max Holloway’s wish to return to the Octagon in July has been granted, as the reigning featherweight kingpin will defend his title against breakout contender Brian Ortega in the co-main event of UFC 226.

UFC president Dana White confirmed the matchup to multiple outlets on Friday.

Confirmed to me by @danawhite: @BrianTcity fighting for @ufc featherweight belt vs. @BlessedMMA at #UFC226 in Vegas July 7.

— Lance Pugmire (@latimespugmire) April 21, 2018

Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega is on for UFC 226 on July 7, per Dana White. First reported by @MMAjunkie. Good looking card for T-Mobile Arena!

— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) April 21, 2018​

Dana White confirms Holloway vs. Ortega for UFC 226 in Vegas

 

[Wild]

I love this fight. Leaning towards Holloway but Ortega is so damn good. Tough one to pick.

 

[La Paix]

Ortega should have a pretty big size advantage yes?

 

[Limpy]

I think Ortega is one of the most talented prospects in years. Holloway isn’t a prospect anymore but he’s just unreal.

To me it’s a toss up.

 

[Kingtony87]

 

[1372]

Ortega will win this.

 

[Wild]

Ortega will win this.

I kind of hope so. I love his story.

 

[Ted Williams' head]

I think Holloway will take this.

 

[Wild]

I think Holloway will take this.

I do too but I love watching Ortega fight. He's gotten so much better in the stand up, and we all know about his BJJ. He could come out dominate, who knows.