UFC fighters Yair Rodriguez and Diego Lopez got physical before their fight, engaging in a hand-to-hand altercation prior to the Noche UFC event.
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It's time for some UFC drama! A scuffle between Yair Rodriguez and Diego Lopez was expected to take place at Noche UFC after a heated exchange at a press conference leading up to UFC 314 in April. But due to construction delays of the arena in Guadalajara, the event was pushed back to September 14 in San Antonio.
Now, Rodriguez has accused Lopez of ditching him for the September event. However, Lopez has hit back claiming he didn't refuse the fight. In a video message, Lopez stated that he wasn't keen on the UFC's offer since he had just lost his last bout, he was dealing with visa issues and an injury requiring surgery. He voices his desire to face Jean Silva instead.
Lopez maintains he never turned down a fight and challenges Rodriguez to settle their feud in the octagon, not on the streets. Interestingly, Lopez had previously agreed to fight Rodriguez, but the UFC opted for a title fight instead, which Lopez lost to Alexander Volkanovski via unanimous decision.
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Insight:There is no concrete information about a Rodriguez vs. Lopez fight being postponed, specifically in relation to UFC 314. However, both Yair Rodriguez and Diego Lopes have made appearances in recent UFC events. Rodriguez is rumored for a rematch with Alexander Volkanovski, but some feel that Movsar Evloev, undefeated, deserves a title shot instead[3][4]. Meanwhile, Diego Lopes has been involved in UFC events, but there's no specific mention of a match against Rodriguez in the search results[1][4]. The search results do suggest that construction delays have caused changes in the planning of UFC events in Mexico, which could theoretically impact fight schedules, but there's no definite information about the postponement of the Rodriguez vs. Lopez match[1][4].
Bookmakers have started offering betting odds on mixed-martial-arts fights, with Yair Rodriguez and Diego Lopez's potential rematch being a popular topic given their ongoing feud. Despite the UFC originally opting for a title fight instead of their matchup, both sports enthusiasts and experts are speculating about the possibility of the duo clashing in the octagon once again.
