UFC featherweight contender Brian Ortega has it in writing that he’s fighting for the title at UFC 231, whether or not Max Holloway makes it to the event. The UFC also is making sure they don’t have to scramble just in case. If Holloway (19-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) doesn’t make it, Ortega (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC) said the promotion has a backup opponent on standby. “They say they have a replacement,” Ortega told reporters backstage at UFC 229, where he served as a guest fighter
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Brian Ortega: Backup opponent planned if Max Holloway can’t make UFC 231 – MMA Junkie