UFC 308 Main Event Backup Diego Lopes Prefers Ilia Topuria Matchup
Briefly

Diego Lopes, serving as the backup fighter for UFC 308, reveals preference to fight Ilia Topuria for the title, believing it fits his fighting style better.
Lopes emphasizes that a fight against Max Holloway would require a more complex strategy, contrasting it with a potentially favorable matchup against Topuria.
Winning five straight UFC bouts since May 2023, Lopes's notable victory came from a unanimous decision over Brian Ortega, enhancing his competitive profile.
Lopes describes the anticipated bout with Topuria as a 'shootout,' suggesting an exciting and aggressive exchange that showcases both fighters’ striking capabilities.
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