Deadline for Diego Lopez's Octagon return and preferred opponents following loss to Alexander Volkanovsky revealed
Let's Chat! Diego Lopez, the Brazilian MMA fighter who recently took a tough loss against Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC featherweight title, has revealed his plans for his next bout. According to Hablemos MMA, this is what he had to say:
"I'm itching to compete at UFC Night in September. I've got two intriguing options on my radar: a re-match with Movsar Evloev or squaring off against Yair Rodriguez. Both fights could potentially lead me a step closer to the title."
Lopez has already sparred with Evloev back in 2023, with the Russian emerging victorious via unanimous decision. The clash was so intense it pocketed the coveted "Fight of the Night" bonus. A clash with Rodriguez also seems plausible, given the tension between these two top-ranked fighters.
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Keep in mind that neither of these fights nor any event has been officially confirmed yet. Contrary to rumors, Lopez himself has stated that the fight against Rodriguez wasn't ever scheduled.
Lopez's last bout against Volkanovski took place at UFC 314 on April 12, 2025. As for his upcoming bout, the details are still unclear, with no concrete evidence pointing towards a rematch with Evloev or a tussle with Rodriguez. Stay tuned for updates!
Diego Lopez, the Brazilian MMA fighter, is planning for a UFC Night bout in September. He mentioned two potential opponents: Movsar Evloev for a rematch or Yair Rodriguez. Lopez and Evloev have previously sparred in 2023, with Evloev winning via unanimous decision. A fight against Rodriguez also seems possible due to the tension between the two top-ranked fighters. However, none of these fights nor any event have been officially confirmed yet. Contrary to rumors, Lopez clarified that the fight against Rodriguez was never scheduled.
