Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling are still scheduled to meet at UFC Shanghai but the fight is now being contested as a catchweight contest. Concerns were raised during the weigh-ins that Ortega was potentially struggling with his cut down to featherweight,

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

Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling will fight at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai on August 23, 2025. Originally set for featherweight, both weighed 153 pounds on Friday, so the bout was moved to a 155-pound catchweight.