Diego Lopes is close to closing his next UFC fight against a surprising opponent; see details

Diego lopes entering UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @diegolopesmma

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Third place in the featherweight ranking (up to 65,7 kg.) Diego lopes is close to announcing his next UFC fight, and it should be against an unexpected opponent. According to Australian journalist Brendan P., there are negotiations for the Brazilian/Mexican to face Josh Emmett on March 29th, at the event that will take place in Mexico.

By Sources Diego lopes vs Josh Emmett is in the works to main event the UFC Fight Night in Mexico City on March 29th pic.twitter.com/0TWCrS2Wtt

— Benny P (@Bendaman2001) November 22, 2024

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After putting on one of the best performances of his career against Brian ortega in the UFC in the Sphere, Lopes became one of the main names in the category. The fighter was even the official reserve for the title fight between Ilia Topuria e Max Holloway, at UFC 308. Despite this, a confrontation with Alexander Volkanovsky was discarded by the former champion.

Yes, Josh Emmett, at 39 years old, is not experiencing the best moment of his career. The American had his peak when he disputed the interim belt of the category against Yair Rodriguez in February 2023, but has since been defeated against Ilia Topuria and won a victory against Bryce mitchell, in one of the biggest knockouts of last year.

Josh Emmett (dir.) observes Bryce mitchell (left) stretched after knockout. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter @UFC

Diego lopes

Jiu-jitsu coach of the former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg.) Alexa grasso, Diego lopes debuted in the UFC by accepting a fight against Movsar Evloev No. UFC 288 with just five days' notice. He lost the fight by unanimous decision at the time, but his performance caught the attention of fans. Since then, he has won five straight fights, three of them in less than two minutes.

Diego lopes after victory in UFC 306 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)