Diego Lopes is on a mission. He’s eyeing revenge for that one blemish on his Ultimate Fighting Championship record. And boy, did he make a statement against Sodiq Yusuff.
Knocking out Yusuff in less than a minute and a half? That’s how you do it. This win at UFC 300 in Vegas wasn’t just any win. It was his third straight first-round knockout. Talk about making a statement.
Right after his victory, Lopes didn’t waste any time. He hopped over the Octagon and had a quick chat with Dana White. What was he asking? A rematch with Movsar Evloev. That’s who.
Remember Evloev? He’s the guy who gave Lopes a tough time in his UFC debut back in May 2023. Despite almost snagging a submission win, Lopes lost by unanimous decision. But he’s not letting that slide.
Lopes is confident. “Movsar is next in the International Fight Week. Give me the rematch,” he declared. He believes the first fight was enough proof that he deserves another shot.
Since their last encounter, Lopes has been unstoppable with three first-round stoppages. Meanwhile, Evloev managed a decision win over Arnold Allen at UFC 297. A win that even Dana White critiqued.
Lopes couldn’t help but throw a little shade. He’s dubbed Evloev “Mr. Decision,” a nickname that’s both a jab and a badge of honor. According to Lopes, even White’s rare approval of an Evloev fight was thanks to him.
On social media, the banter continued. Lopes took Evloev’s claim of their fight being his “greatest feat” and flipped it. He suggested that making Dana White enjoy an Evloev fight, specifically their fight, was the real achievement.
So, Lopes has a new nickname for Evloev: “Mr. Decision.” It’s cheeky, sure. But it highlights a contrast in their fighting styles. Lopes’s record speaks volumes, and he’s not shy about it. He’s ready for the rematch, and it’s clear he believes his performance will do the talking.