LAS VEGAS – Diego Lopes got down to ship a message to all the featherweight division at UFC 306.
In his personal post-fight estimation, that mission has been completed.
“My objective was to offer a message to the entire division, that I’m a whole, well-rounded fighter,” Lopes informed MMA Junkie and different reporters at a post-fight information convention. “I believe I used to be ready to try this. If I need to strike for quarter-hour, I’ll do it. If I need to wrestle for quarter-hour, I’ll try this. I believe I left my message fairly clear tonight.”
Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) defeated perennial prime contender Brian Ortega (16-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC) by unanimous choice, regardless of almost ending the bout with strikes. Ortega’s toughness was one thing he anticipated.
“I believed I had him after I landed that blow,” Lopes mentioned. “However you understand Brian Ortega, he’s a troublesome fighter. So we realized we’ve acquired to take issues slowly.”
Born in Brazil, Lopes has skilled and lived in Mexico, proudly representing the nation on the worldwide stage. Regardless of the brilliant lights and unprecedented attract of Saturday’s occasion being Noche UFC at Sphere, Lopes blocked the entire brilliant lights out.
“What can I say? I’m a easy fighter, man,” Lopes mentioned. “I used to be utterly targeted on my opponent. I used to be not overwhelmed by the lights or something like that. I didn’t see that. All I need to do proper now’s return dwelling, put the TV on, and be capable of benefit from the present the UFC placed on tonight.”
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