UFC 303: Diego Lopes defeats Dan Ige, who was fighting on hours' notice Dan Ige vs. Diego Lopes round-by-round updates: UFC 303: Dan Ige vs. Diego Lopes: Live round-by-round updates #UFC303 #MMA #UFC Diego Lopes transitioned from facing Brian Ortega at 145 pounds to battling Dan Ige at 165 pounds within a day. UFC 303 will be remembered for its logistical chaos, highlighted by Lopes defeating an opponent who had only four hours' notice. The rising featherweight star won a unanimous decision over Dan Ige on Saturday (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) in a co-main event that had to be restructured multiple times. Lopes secured his victory with strong performances in the first and second rounds, while Ige made a notable comeback in the third, landing several hard blows and winning the round. This fight materialized when Ige stepped in at the last moment to replace Brian Ortega, who had to withdraw due to a 103-degree fever. Ortega wasn't part of the card until June 13 and was officially pulled duri