Diego Lopes returns to the octagon against a rising American prospect at UFC Casa Branca.

Diego lopes Focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Diego lopes He will have the chance to rise again in the Ultimate in great style. After suffering his second defeat all with Alexander Volkanovsky In a fight for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7 kg), the Brazilian who represents Mexico in the octagon will return to action on the UFC Casa Branca card.

After losing to Volkanovski, he recovered with a knockout victory over... Jean Silva And after succumbing once again to the Australian's power, Diego took a step back in the division. Now, the fighter faces off against the ninth-ranked fighter. Steve Garcia, in a confrontation that could put him back in the running for the belt.

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Garcia, for his part, is experiencing a great phase in the organization. The American has seven consecutive victories in the UFC and will have the opportunity to crown his good moment with a triumph that could take him to the top 5 of the category.

Ilia Topuria and Alex Poatan star in UFC Casa Branca

Alex Poatán e Ilia Topuria They are UFC champions (Photo: Montage/SUPER FIGHTS)

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While Diego lopes opens the show, Ilia Topuria e Alex Poatán They will be the big stars of the event. In the main fight, the Spaniard faces Justin gaethje in a title unification bout for the lightweight belt (up to 70,3 kg). The Brazilian will face off against Cyryl Gane in a fight valid for the interim heavyweight title (up to 120,2 kg).