Diego Lopes exchanges taunts and is challenged by UFC London standout: 'We are not the same'

Diego lopes celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Lerone murphy barely left the octagon after his fight against Movsar Evloev and has once again stirred things up in the division. The Briton was defeated by the Russian in the main fight of UFC London, held last Saturday (21), in a performance that did not please Diego lopes, which quickly reacted on social media and generated a new rivalry in the featherweight division (Up to 65,7kg).

In a post on 'X', the Brazilian, who has already faced Evloev, made a point of comparing himself to and distancing himself from Murphy's fighting style, criticizing his rival's performance and indicating that he doesn't see himself on the same level inside the octagon.

"No, Lerone, we are not the same. Never do that again," he wrote. Diego lopes.

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The Briton's response came next. Murphy countered the criticism by denying that he had adopted a passive stance during the fight and took the opportunity to challenge... Diego lopes directly suggesting a confrontation between the two at the next opportunity.

"I didn't lie on my back in guard for 3 rounds, bro. Let's fight next time?", he replied. Lerone murphy.

Diego Lopes has a fight scheduled for UFC Casa Branca.

Diego lopes Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

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Despite having been challenged by Lerone murphy, Diego lopes He already has a confirmed fight at UFC Casa Branca, an event scheduled for June 14th. The Brazilian will face... Steve Garcia in the opening fight of the card.

The special show on the lawn of the US presidential residence promises to be one of the most star-studded of the year, with Ilia Topuria facing up Justin gaethje e Alex Poatán measuring forces against Cyryl Gane among the main attractions of the night.