Diego Lopes

Noche UFC 306’s Diego Lopes Chooses Between Volkanovski, Holloway, & Topuria: ‘My Dream Fight…’

For a long time now, the faces at the top of the UFC’s featherweight division have remained the same cast of elite level competitors. Ilia Topuria breathed a lot of new life into the 145-pound title mix after he took the title off of the long-time champion, Alexander Volkanovski, earlier this year. At UFC 306 […]

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For a long time now, the faces at the top of the UFC’s featherweight division have remained the same cast of elite level competitors.

Ilia Topuria breathed a lot of new life into the 145-pound title mix after he took the title off of the long-time champion, Alexander Volkanovski, earlier this year.

At UFC 306 this weekend, Diego Lopes will look to enter that conversation by taking out another of the division’s stalwart contenders in Brian Ortega.

With Volkanovski watching closely as Topuria defends the belt for the first time against Max Holloway at UFC 308, there are some very exciting potential fights on the horizon for Lopes if he’s able to get past “T-City” on September 14.

Diego Lopes Says Max Holloway Is His Dream Fight Whether It’s For A Title Or Not

In a recent interview with Submission Radio, Lopes gave his thoughts on who he would rather face out of that trio of world class fighters.

With four consecutive wins under his belt since a defeat on his late notice debut, the Brazilian finds himself in a big opportunity to leap up the top 15 rankings if he can take out Ortega, who holds the #3 position right now.

None of these fights are that far away for him if he puts on a big performance at the Sphere on Saturday night and though he rates all three men highly, his preference is to fight Holloway.

Lopes sees a clash with “Blessed” as his ideal scenario because of the respect that he has for the BMF champion.

That being said, he did also mention inevitably facing the current champion Topuria down the line as two of the division’s most exciting additions in recent years are sure to meet at some stage.

“Bro, I’m big fans for the Max and the Volk but my dream fight is Max. My dream fight is Max, a lot of respect for Max. The guy stay in the UFC for so long time, the guy fight everybody, everybody in the rankings, everybody in the UFC. Max is my dream fight, title or no title. Max is my dream fight for so much respect for your career but for who you want to fight for the title, I don’t know bro. I think the division needs the new face you know, I think it’s me and Ilia is the big fight for everybody, for the new face.”

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Dana White Responds To ‘Experts’ Criticizing Noche UFC: ‘Talked About That UFC 300 Wasn’t A Good Card!’

UFC CEO Dana White isn’t concerned about criticisms of the lineup for this weekend’s highly anticipate pay-per-view at the Sphere. Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion will stage its sophomore celebration of Mexican Independence Day this Saturday, Sept. 14. Las Vegas is once again the host location, but the Octagon will be in vastly different surroundings […]

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Dana White Responds To ‘Experts’ Criticizing Noche UFC: ‘Talked About That UFC 300 Wasn’t A Good Card!’

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Daniel Cormier Describes High Stakes For Brian Ortega At Noche UFC: ‘If You Can’t Beat These Young Up & Comers…’

Daniel Cormier says the UFC’s upcoming Sphere show marks a crucial moment for Brian Ortega’s continued stay toward the top of the promotion. Plenty of storylines are set to play out at this weekend’s Noche UFC pay-per-view, with the most intriguing of which below the two championship headliners being a highly anticipated featherweight clash on […]

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UFC Rankings Report: Aljamain Sterling Replaces Israel Adesanya On P4P List, Diego Lopes Falls Ahead Of Noche UFC

As always, the latest action on offer inside the Octagon has seen some climb the ladder toward contention and others fall away. And in the aftermath of UFC Fight Night: Gilbert Burns vs. Sean Brady, MMA News has you covered with this week’s updates to …

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Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes Betting Odds and Matchup Preview

Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes is a key fight in the featherweight division at UFC 306. The veteran contender…

Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes is a key fight in the featherweight division at UFC 306. The veteran contender against the hungry up-and-comer. Ortega’s grappling and submission abilities are among the best in the division, while Lopes’ finishing capability makes him a dangerous opponent.

Brian Ortega

“T-City” Brian Ortega is a veteran of the featherweight division. At 33 years old, Ortega has a professional record of 16 wins, 3 losses, and 1 no-contest, with notable victories over fighters like Frankie Edgar and Chan Sung Jung.

Ortega is known for his exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills, having secured eight of his wins by submission. He has challenged for the UFC featherweight title twice, though unsuccessfully, against Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski. With some close matchups, he keeps those interested in UFC betting on the edge of their seat.

Diego Lopes is a rising star in the featherweight division. At 29 years old, the Brazilian fighter holds a professional record of 25 wins and 6 losses. Lopes has quickly made a name for himself in the UFC with his aggressive fighting style, securing 22 of his victories by either knockout or submission. He has won four consecutive fights, including a notable TKO victory over Sodiq Yusuff.

Despite benign from Brazil originally, he now lives in Mexico. UFC 306 on September 14 is a celebration of Mexican Independence. It remains to be seen if Lopes will be considered a hometown favorite for the audience.

Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes

For Brian Ortega, a win would solidify his position as a top contender and potentially set him up for another title shot in the future. However, Ortega has hinted at a possible move to the lightweight division, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to his current standing in the featherweight rankings.

For Diego Lopes, defeating a high-profile opponent like Ortega would be a career-defining victory, moving him further up the rankings and pushing him as a legitimate contender in the division.

gettyimages 2036926738 612x612 1 — MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – FEBRUARY 24: Brian Ortega reacts after defeating Yair Rodriguez of Mexico in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena CDMX on February 24, 2024 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

As of the latest updates, Diego Lopes is favored to win against Brian Ortega, with odds of -150, while Ortega is the underdog with odds of +125. For Lopes, the implied probability of winning is approximately 60%, while for Ortega, it is about 44.4%. These probabilities indicate that Lopes is considered more likely to win, but the fight is still expected to be competitive.

The betting odds suggest a close fight, with Lopes having a slight edge according to bookmakers. However, given Ortega’s experience and resilience, the outcome remains uncertain, making this an exciting matchup for fans and bettors alike.