Diego Lopes has reportedly mentioned with the UFC a couple of potential everlasting transfer as much as the light-weight division.
The previous featherweight title challenger most recently knocked out Steve Garcia at the White House on June 14 after which joked about combating in the primary occasion if any of the fighters pull out as a result of damage within the final minute.
The 31-year-old had beforehand weighed in as backup for the UFC Freedom 250 foremost occasion after Arman Tsarukyan, the unique backup fighter, didn’t present up on the weigh-ins as a result of his RAF commitments.
Diego Lopes needs to combat subsequent month and is open to transferring as much as light-weight
Diego Lopes believes securing a featherweight title shot might be extraordinarily troublesome, particularly after struggling two consecutive losses to Alexander Volkanovski, as soon as when the featherweight belt was vacant and once more of their rematch at UFC 325.
Thus, Lopes is now seeking to transfer to 155 kilos and is sport to combat subsequent month. He has advised the identical to the matchmakers and the UFC brass and believes anybody within the high 5 – 6 of the light-weight rankings can be an excellent matchup for him. Throughout an interview with Ariel Helwani, he stated:
“I’m open to transferring as much as 155. I talked to the UFC, and so they like the concept. I wish to combat as quickly as potential. I can combat subsequent month if that’s potential. I believe there are some nice fights for me within the rankings, particularly stylistically. I believe anybody within the high 5 – 6 can be an excellent combat for me.”
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Diego Lopes additionally revealed to Ariel Helwani that he was paid additional to step in as backup for the Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria light-weight title unification bout on the White Home after Arman Tsarukyan was unavailable on combat week.
For being an organization man, Lopes has already been given high-profile alternatives, together with fights within the Sphere, on the White Home, and a couple of title pictures. So it wouldn’t be shocking if the UFC now permits him to maneuver as much as 155 kilos and match him in opposition to a top-five opponent.
