UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes is feeling confident ahead of his vacant title shot against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314 in Miami. Despite cutting an extra pound for the fight, Lopes isn’t worried about missing weight and has taken a break from dieting to indulge in comfort food.
Lopes’s rise to prominence has been swift, with five consecutive wins since losing his debut to Movsar Evloev. He recently defeated former title challenger Brian Ortega in September. To celebrate his accomplishments, Lopes’s coaches bought pizzas for the team, but first checked with his nutritionist to ensure it was okay.
Lopes faces a tough test against Volkanovski, who has acknowledged that he will likely face Evloev next for the title shot. A win at UFC 314 could set up a rematch with former rival Movsar Evloev. Lopes’s journey to the top has been impressive, but this fight marks his toughest test yet.
Source: https://bloodyelbow.com/2025/04/08/diego-lopes-insists-its-okay-as-he-indulges-on-pizza-days-before-ufc-314-title-fight