ABU DHABI – Diego Lopes traveled the world over due to perhaps.
Perhaps, he’ll battle. Perhaps, he gained’t.
4 days out from UFC 308, Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) doesn’t know. He’s the emergency backup for the featherweight title battle between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway at Etihad Enviornment on Yas Island.
“I’m coaching for each guys,” Lopes instructed MMA Junkie at UAE Warriors 55 on Tuesday “… I’m prepared for all the things, bro.”
In normal stylish style (although unusually fluent English rationalization), Lopes defined that he hopes his providers will not be wanted. He needs each primary occasion rivals the very best and is as excited because the followers to see the battle.
“I’m so excited too, to observe the battle,” Lopes stated. “I hope Friday morning that all the things is OK and the blokes keep wholesome for the battle this Saturday. I’m so excited for this Saturday night time. … But when the UFC wants me, I’m prepared.”
Ought to he not battle, it’s attainable the celebs will align for a UFC 312 battle vs. Alexander Volkanovski in Sydney. The occasion is scheduled for Feb. 8 (Feb. 9 native). At a latest press convention asserting the occasion, Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) name-dropped Lopes as a possible opponent.
Lopes loves that concept and stated if his providers aren’t wanted at UFC 308, he’s prepared and hopeful a battle vs. Volkanovski involves fruition.
“If UFC has this plan, yeah,” Lopes stated. “I’m prepared for the battle vs. Volkanovski in Australia. I feel it’s the most important deal for the division for the following title battle. If the UFC me because the fighter to battle Volkanovski in Australia, I’m prepared. … Title or no title, I’m excited for the battle vs. Volk.”
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