Can Diego Lopes insert himself into the immediate UFC featherweight title picture? He certainly hopes so. Wednesday, Lopes (26-6 MMA, 5-1 UFC) issued a challenge on X to former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC), the fighter thought to be the next in line for current titleholder Ilia Topuria. “@Alexandervolkanovski, if Ilia going to 155, let’s meet in the Octagon,” Lopes wrote. “You can pick the date and location.” @alexvolkanovski , if Ilia going to 155, let’s meet in the Octagon. You can pick the date and location
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