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If Diego Lopes captures the vacant featherweight title within the UFC 314 in opposition to Alexander Volkanovski, his first order of enterprise shall be to handle his lone octagon defeat.
Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) enters his first championship alternative in opposition to Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) within the April 12 headliner at Kaseya Middle in Miami (ESPN+ pay-per-view, ESPN, ESPN+) on the ability of a five-fight profitable streak.
All these victories got here on the heels of Lopes dropping his promotional debut to Movsar Evloev by unanimous decision in a battle he took on quick discover at UFC 288 in Could 2023.
Evloev (19-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) nonetheless holds an undefeated file years later and, by advantage, is probably the most deserving subsequent contender for the belt. Lopes intends to present him an overdue crack at gold so he can avenge the loss in his first protection.
“In fact, this battle for me is vital as a result of this man beat me prior to now,” Lopes informed MMA Junkie on Friday. “However now it’s completely different. It’s various things. I’m on the high, and this man, too. Perhaps we’ll battle 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 battle with Movsar.”
Not solely does Lopes, 33, see Evloev, 30, as a great opponent for his first protection, he thinks there’s an ideal timeline for it, as properly. Lopes was born in Brazil, however he’s spent the previous decade-plus placing down roots in Mexico.
UFC 320 on Sept. 13, also called Noche UFC, will contact down in Lopes’ residing metropolis of Guadalajara, Mexico. Whether or not it’s in opposition to Evloev or not, he stated he shall be competing on that card.
“A hundred percent, that is my aim: Win the battle subsequent week and I’ll ask the UFC for the battle in Guadalajara,” Lopes stated. “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 help me. A hundred percent, I’ll battle to defend the belt in September.”
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