Diego Lopes points out who could fight for the UFC belt: 'They both deserved it'

Diego lopes at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/diegolopesmma

Diego lopes He was sincere. The 30-year-old Brazilian spoke in a recent interview about the possible names that could take his place in the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) title fight against... Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 325, in January 2026, in Sydney, Australia.

In an interview given to Submission Radio, Diego lopes said that both Movsar Evloev as Lerone murphy They could very well compete for the featherweight title against the Australian. Alexander VolkanovskyDiego said he accepted the offer to fight for the title, but understands that both of them also deserve the opportunity.

“Movsar (Evloev) deserved the title shot, of course (Lerone) Murphy did too. Two undefeated guys, both deserved a title shot. The UFC gave me the opportunity, and I accepted the fight,” he said. Diego lopes in an interview with Submission Radio.

Diego lopes thinks Movsar and Lerone deserve to fight for the belt

"Movsar deserved the title shot, of course Murphy too. 2 undefeated guys, both deserved the title shot. UFC gave me the chance, I took the fight."

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Movsar Evloev He has a perfect professional record, winning all 19 of his fights. Movsar has been in the UFC since April 2019, when he won... seung woo choi Evloev won by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 149. He is ranked number one.

Lerone murphy He also boasts an undefeated professional record in MMA, accumulating 17 wins and one draw. Lerone has been in the UFC since September 2019, when he debuted with a draw (split decision) against Zubaira Tukhugov No. UFC 242Murphy is in fourth position in the ranking.

Diego Lopes' MMA numbers

Diego lopes He has a professional record of 27 wins and seven losses in MMA. The Brazilian has been in the UFC since May 2023, when he debuted with a loss to... Movsar Evloev via unanimous decision in event number 288.

Diego lopes He has accumulated eight fights in the UFC, with six wins and two losses. The Brazilian's last fight was against his compatriot. Jean Silva, where he emerged victorious via technical knockout in the second round of UFC Fight Night 259. Lopes is ranked second.