Diego Lopes had an eventful fight week at UFC 303, where he faced last-minute opponent changes and still managed to come out victorious. After defeating replacement opponent Dan Ige, Lopes expressed his desire for a rescheduled bout with Brian Ortega. The UFC CEO has promised Lopes a spot on the next card, and Lopes hopes the highly anticipated matchup with Ortega can finally take place at the celebratory UFC 306 card in Sphere. Through his impressive display of adaptability, Lopes has established himself as a top contender in the UFC.
Diego Lopes made headlines at UFC 303 with a remarkable performance amidst last-minute opponent changes and unwavering determination.
Lopes had initially been scheduled to face Shane Burgos at UFC 303. However, Burgos suffered an injury and was replaced by Dan Ige on short notice. Lopes, known for his adaptability and resilience, accepted the challenge without hesitation.
In a thrilling three-round battle, Lopes displayed his superior grappling skills and endurance. He took Ige down several times and controlled the pace of the fight. Despite Ige's late surge, Lopes remained composed and secured a unanimous decision victory.
After the bout, Lopes expressed his disappointment at not facing his original opponent, Burgos. However, he also reiterated his desire for a rescheduled clash with Brian Ortega. UFC President Dana White announced that Lopes would be guaranteed a spot on the next card.
Lopes is now eagerly awaiting UFC 306, which will be a celebratory event in the new venue, Sphere. He hopes to finally face Ortega in a highly anticipated matchup. Ortega is a former featherweight title contender known for his unorthodox striking and submission prowess.
Diego Lopes faced Dan Ige, who replaced Shane Burgos due to injury.
Lopes secured a unanimous decision victory over Ige, showcasing his grappling skills and endurance.
Lopes expressed disappointment at not facing Burgos but reiterated his desire for a fight against Brian Ortega.
UFC 306 will be a celebratory event in the new Sphere venue, and Lopes hopes to face Ortega on that card.
Ortega is known for his unorthodox striking and submission prowess, having previously challenged for the UFC featherweight title.
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