Diego Lopes Reveals Desire to Fight Charles Do Bronx: 'I Have the BMF Style'

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Diego lopes Makes weight and confirms fight in UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Diego lopes He has ambitious plans for the future in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is scheduled to face... Steve Garcia No. UFC White HouseOn June 14th, the Brazilian, who represents the Mexican flag in the organization, did not rule out moving up to the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg). According to the Manaus native, his style qualifies him to compete for the BMF belt, including in a possible duel against... Charles of the Bronx.

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The change in weight class, however, would not signify a definitive transition, but rather an alternative to remain more active in the UFC. Known for accepting challenges and delivering intense fights, Lopes sees his own style as an ideal matchup with the BMF title proposal, making a potential confrontation with... Charles of the Bronx especially attractive for your career.

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“I like to fight and people know me. If I have the chance to be more active, I’ll take it. I have the style for BMF and a fight with Charles would clearly be great and I think it’s possible too,” declared the Brazilian in an interview with the North American website 'Full Send MMA'.

Former UFC lightweight champion, record holder for bonuses and submissions, Charles of the Bronx He remains among the top names in the organization, and is third in the category. After defeating Mateuz Gamrot in October in Brazil and winning Max Holloway March is drawing ever closer to a new title fight.

Rising through the ranks at the company, Diego lopes He gained popularity precisely because of his offensive performances and his history of submissions. Before thinking about a possible super fight against Charles, however, the Brazilian will face the challenge of overcoming the knockout artist. Steve Garcia at the White House event.

UFC White House

O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main fight UFC White House, the Georgian Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.

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Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Brazil is represented in UFC White House. In the co-principal struggle, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. The renowned striker, former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. The pair faces Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.