Not long ago, the UFC’s featherweight (145 pounds or 65.7 kilos) division was in a worrying situation. Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway They led the category with an iron fist, and any promise eager to reach the belt should go through them. Now, the arrival of Ilia Topuria has put a stop to it. El Matador knocked out both of them this 2024, which is a milestone.
With these performances, new featherweight challenges begin to emerge. One of those who is attracting the most attention is Diego Lopes, number three in the ranking. In an interview with Carlos Contreras Legaspi, the Brazilian was asked what a fight against Topuria. «(Ilia) likes to fight at close range. Although I have long arms, I do much better at close range. I think we would both collide several times, and if he goes forward he will crash. against a wall», snapped the athlete.
Without a doubt, their styles complement each other perfectly, “it would definitely be a fight that people would be excited to see,” Lopes confirmed. With both exchanging blows, spectacularity is guaranteed, although there is a possibility that Diego will have to overcome a tough test before facing Topuria.
There are options that the Brazilian will have to face the former champion, Alexander Volkanovski, in the event that the UFC has prepared in Sydney this February 9. This would not be an easy fight for Lopes, since the Australian has proven to be a legend in the company. The most logical thing is that if this clash finally occurs, the winner will be the next in line for the belt. Although for the moment, it is most likely that Volkanovski will go directly against Topuria.
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