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"UFC really wanted Lopes" - Alexander Volkanovski addresses Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev getting snubbed for title shot in favor of Diego Lopes Alexander Volkanovski recently addressed his upcoming title rematch against Diego Lopes at UFC 325 and outlined his thoughts on featherweigh...

NOVEMBER 29 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"It's always been a bit of a popularity contest"- Alexander Volkanovski's coach supports fan criticism of booking a second fight with Diego Lopes Alexander Volkanovski’s coach has stepped into the debate around the UFC’s choice to book an immediate rematch with Diego Lopes at UFC 325.

NOVEMBER 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Lose love for the game" - Ex-champion backs Lerone Murphy's criticism of Diego Lopes getting a second featherweight title shot Tensions are rising in the UFC featherweight division as Diego Lopes is granted a second crack at the 145-pound title.

NOVEMBER 28 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Set for rematch against Volkanovski Lopes will fight Volkanovski at UFC 325 on Jan. 31, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Volkanovski emerged victorious and captured the UFC Featherweight Championship when these two last faced each other in April. Now that Volkanovski has recovered from a hand injury he suffered in that fight, Lopes will receive a second chance to claim the title. The 30-year-old regained momentum by taking down Jean Silva in September; meanwhile, Volkanovski has lost three of his last five fights.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes 2 To Headline UFC 325 - Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News Alex Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will run it back at UFC 325.

NOVEMBER 28 • FIGHTFUL.COM

Youssef Zalal sets sights on top contender, expects Diego Lopes to get next UFC title shot Youssef Zalal expects Diego Lopes to get the next shot at Alexander Volkanosvki, so he wants a title eliminator bout against Lerone Murphy.

OCTOBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

UFC analyst points out "little chink in the armour" of 'The Fighting Nerds' team in light of Jean Silva losing to Diego Lopes UFC analyst Michael Chiesa recently shared his thoughts on 'The Fighting Nerds' team in light of Jean Silva losing to Diego Lopes last weeke...

SEPTEMBER 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alex Volkanovski weighs next opponent after Diego Lopes' 'wild' UFC Noche win | Sporting News Alex Volkanovski is closely watching the featherweight division after Diego Lopes' wild UFC Noche win over Jean Silva.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

UFC Fight Night 259: Diego Lopes full post-fight interview UFC Fight Night 259 winner Diego Lopes talks to MMA Junkie and other reporters post-fight after his second-round TKO of Jean Silva at Noche...

SEPTEMBER 14 • USATODAY.COM

UFC fighters react to Diego Lopes' shocking knockout of Jean Silva at Noche UFC Diego Lopes knocked out Jean Silva and UFC fighters reacted to the moment on social media.

SEPTEMBER 14 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Ugly scenes at Noche UFC 3 after spinning elbow KO leads to post-fight attack Noche UFC 3's main event between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva couldn't have delivered a better fight. The two Brazilian sluggers swung for the...

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Ends Silva hype train in style Lopes defeated Jean Silva via TKO (punches) at 4:48 of Round 2 at UFC Noche on Saturday in San Antonio.

Impact Lopes got the headlining spot on the Noche card despite not being very competitive in a title fight against Alexander Volkanovski in April. He took full advantage of the opportunity, upsetting Silva with arguably his most complete performance to date. Silva gave up full mount just minutes into the fight, allowing Lopes to spend nearly all of Round 1 in a dominant position. Silva managed to survive and take the momentum back early in Round 2, but Diego was able to drop his opponent with a spinning elbow, which combined with a handful of unanswered follow-up shots, led to the stoppage. The massive win puts Lopes right back on track in a loaded featherweight division.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Noche UFC: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva odds, picks and predictions In a 5-round featherweight bout in the main event, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva meet Saturday at Noche UFC -- also known as UFC Fight Night 25...

SEPTEMBER 13 • TENNESSEAN.COM

UFC Noche 2025 live stream, fight card, TV info: Diego Lopes vs Jean Silva online The UFC returns this weekend with UFC Noche, also known as UFC Fight Night 259, featuring Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva in San Antonio, Texas.

SEPTEMBER 13 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Daniel Cormier previews Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva at Noche UFC while lauding the Brazilian's "steel trap" mind Daniel Cormier sees Saturday’s Noche UFC headliner between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva as a meeting of two fighters built for the big stage.

SEPTEMBER 13 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

UFC Fight Night 259 full ceremonial weigh-in faceoffs: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva Check out the UFC Fight Night 259 weigh-in faceoffs, where Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva had a final staredown ahead of Noche UFC.

SEPTEMBER 12 • USATODAY.COM

Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva prediction | Noche UFC breakdown MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom offers his breakdown and prediction for the Noche UFC main event.

SEPTEMBER 11 • USATODAY.COM

Noche UFC full fight marathon with Diego Lopes, Jean Silva's best performances Take a look back at the UFC careers of Noche UFC headliners Diego Lopes and Jean Silva in a full fight marathon.

SEPTEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

Diego Lopes looks to steal featherweight title shot with Noche UFC win over Jean Silva Diego Lopes thinks he can hijack a title shot at featherweight with a 'spectacular' win over Jean Silva at Noche UFC.

SEPTEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

Noche UFC card in September receives main event | Sporting News The next Noches UFC card has a main event, as featherweights Diego Lopes and Jean Silva will square off from San Antonio in September.

JUNE 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Announced as Noche UFC headliner Lopes will take on Jean Silva in a featherweight bout as the main event of Noche UFC on Sept. 13 in San Antonio, per Aaron Bronsteter of TSN.ca.

Impact Lopes is coming off a tough loss in a championship bout in April, falling at the hands of Alexander Volkanovski via unanimous decision. That dropped his UFC record to 5-2, but he'll get a chance at the big-time once again with a headlining fight against a daunting opponent in Silva, who has begun his career a perfect 5-0 in the promotion.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva set to headline Noche UFC in San Antonio Diego Lopes and Jean Silva are set to clash in the headliner of Noche UFC.

JUNE 25 • USATODAY.COM

Cameron Smotherman switched things up, trained with Diego Lopes for second UFC bout Soon-to-be UFC sophomore Cameron Smotherman moved to Mexico to train with Diego Lopes for his fight in Des Moines.

MAY 3 • USATODAY.COM

Alexander Volkanovski's Opponent Facing Indefinite Suspension After UFC 314 Alexander Volkanovski walked away with the belt-Diego Lopes nearly didn’t walk away at all.

APRIL 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Henry Cejudo talks Max Holloway's chances against Alexander Volkanovski in potential quadrilogy fight, reflects on UFC 314 main event clash Former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo recently weighed in on Alexander Volkanovski's UFC 314 performance against Diego Lopes.

APRIL 16 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM