Diego Lopes plans to ask for a rematch in opposition to Movsar Evloev with a win over Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314.
The Brazilian is presently making ready for his return to the cage later this month in Miami. Again for the primary time since a unanimous resolution victory over Brian Ortega final September, Diego Lopes will meet Alexander Volkanovski. ‘The Nice’ will enter UFC 314 using a two-fight dropping streak, final being knocked out by Ilia Topuria final February.
Talking in a current interview with MMA Junkie, Diego Lopes mentioned his impending return to the octagon. There, the hard-hitting Brazilian was requested about what might be subsequent following UFC 314. Whereas each fighter tries exhausting to not look previous their opponents, it’s exhausting for Lopez not to consider the long run.
Final month, the promotion introduced plans for its UFC annual Noche occasion in September. For the primary time, the Mexican-themed occasion will truly be held in Mexico. For Diego Lopes, the potential for attending to headline that occasion is huge. The Brazilian famously moved to the nation when he was a youngster, and represents them within the cage.
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Diego Lopes plans on asking for Movsar Evloev rematch with a title win at UFC 314
If Diego Lopes receives the chance to headline Noche UFC, there’s just one man he desires to face: Movsar Evloev. In Might 2023, the Russian famously handed the hard-hitting Brazilian a unanimous resolution loss. With that in thoughts, there’s nothing Lopes desires to do greater than avenge his lone defeat within the octagon, in entrance of his countrymen.
“After all, this struggle for me is essential as a result of this man beat me prior to now,”Diego Lopes informed MMA Junkie on Friday. “However now it’s totally different. It’s various things. I’m on the prime, and this man, too. Possibly we’ll struggle for the title. I’m so excited for the following step, however my focus is on Volkanovski. I win the belt and I’ll ask the UFC for the struggle with Movsar [Evloev].”
He continued, “100%, that is my objective: Win the struggle subsequent week and I’ll ask the UFC for the struggle in Guadalajara. For me, to defend the title in Guadalajara, Mexico, is particular for me, as a result of I’ve lived in Mexico for 10 years. I reside in Guadalajara. I’ve a lot folks in Guadalajara assist me. 100%, I’ll struggle to defend the belt in September.”
What do you make of those feedback from the UFC featherweight contender? Do you wish to see Diego Lopes vs. Movsar Evloev II?