Diego Lopes uses social media again to challenge former champion: 'Choose date and location'

Diego lopes celebrates victory in UFC 300 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)

The recent declaration of Ilia Topuria, who has expressed interest in relinquishing his featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg) to fight as a lightweight (up to 70,3 kg) before retiring at the age of 30, could represent a great opportunity for Diego lopes get even closer to a title fight, and the Brazilian wasted no time.

In a post on the social network 'X' on the night of last Tuesday (11), Diego lopes returned to challenge the former champion Alexander Volkanovsky, leaving the choice of date and location in the hands of the Australian.

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"Alexander Volkanovsky, if Ilia is going to lightweight, let's meet in the octagon. You can choose the date and the place”, wrote the Brazilian based in Mexico.

The intention to face Alexander Volkanovsky It's not news from Diego lopes. The Brazilian, however, had received a 'cold shower' after the former champion stated that he would only return to the octagon to fight for the category's belt. Case Ilia Topuria really leave the title vacant, the tendency is that Diego and Volkanovski will duel for the throne, since the Australian is in first place in the ranking and the Brazilian based in Mexico is in third. Owner of the second position, Max Holloway was the latest victim of the current champion and has already suffered three defeats in his career against Volkanovski.