Diego lopes (left) and Jean Silva (right) are Brazilian highlights in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER LUTAS
Apparently, defeat to Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 314 did not diminish the warrior spirit of Diego lopes. The Brazilian, who represents Mexico in the Ultimate, became known for making his debut in the organization by entering at the last minute to face the undefeated Movsar Evloev. Now, even after coming close to a title fight, his courage remains intact.
Through a post on 'X' (formerly Twitter), Diego lopes revealed that, after his fight against Volkanovski, the UFC contacted him to find out about his physical condition and willingness to return to the octagon. 'El Brabo' said that he explained his health condition and stated that he would be ready to fight again in September.
“Let’s get to the facts. After the fight against Volk, the UFC contacted me asking how I was doing. I told them all the recommendations the doctors gave me. I said I would be ready to fight in September.”, he wrote. Diego lopes.
According to Diego, the UFC offered him fights against several names, and he accepted them all. In addition, he even suggested facing his tormentor. Movsar Evloev or the also undefeated Lerone murphy.
“They offered Aaron pecked, I said yes. Two days later they offered me Jean Silva, I said yes. When they moved UFC 'Noche' to Santo Antonio. Yair Rodriguez, I said yes. I also suggested offering the fight against Movsar or Lerone. If you have any questions, ask Dana, Hunter or Sean if I have ever turned down a fight.“
Lastly, Diego lopes He reinforced that he has never refused a fight throughout his career and highlighted that any doubts about this can be clarified with UFC representatives.
“The day I refuse or withdraw from a fight, it has to be because of a very serious health problem or because I really can’t fight. My career was built on accepting fights; I have 32 professional fights, and it wasn’t for nothing.”
Let's get to the facts.
After the battle vs volk, UFC contacted me asking how I was healthy. I said all the recommendations that the doctors gave me. That I would be ready to fight in September.
They offered
Aaron peak, I said yes.
2 days later I…— Diego lopes (@Diegolopesmma) June 9, 2025
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