the performance of Diego lopes No. Night UFC last Saturday (13) impressed a good part of the MMA community, including the current UFC featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg), Alexander Volkanovsky. after the overwhelming knockout about Jean Silva In the main fight of the event, the Australian used social media to comment on the performance of the Brazilians and took the opportunity to send a message to the new generation of the up to 65,7 kg division.
“A lot of people were saying that the Jean Silva would be a huge threat, but I've already shown that I can handle these new-generation fighters. Diego is one of them. And he's beating all these guys from this new generation," said the champion.
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Volkanovski, who defeated Diego himself and is awaiting his next title defense, showed he is paying attention to what is happening in the category and made it clear that he still sees himself as a reference at the top of the division, even with the rise of names seeking the top.
The fight between Diego and Jean was one of the most anticipated of the night and delivered everything fans expected. With an electrifying start, the Manaus native dominated the first round on the ground, nearly finishing the fight with his sharp jiu-jitsu.
In the second round, Jean stepped up his game, rocking his opponent, and seemingly taking control of the fight. But everything changed in the blink of an eye: Diego landed a precise spinning elbow, sending his opponent to the canvas, and finished the fight with ground and pound.
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