Sun Apr 06 03:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Brazilian Fighter Aims for Title, Immediate Rematch
**Miami, FL** – Diego Lopes is on the cusp of UFC gold. The featherweight contender faces Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant title in the UFC 314 main event on April 12th in Miami. A victory would immediately set the stage for a highly anticipated rematch.
Lopes, riding a five-fight win streak, is eager to settle the score with Movsar Evloev, who handed him his only UFC defeat in May 2023. Lopes sees Evloev, undefeated and a top contender, as the perfect first title defense opponent. He’s publicly requested the UFC match them up following a successful title fight against Volkanovski.
Furthermore, Lopes has his sights set on a homecoming fight. A long-time resident of Guadalajara, Mexico, he’s aiming to defend his title at UFC 320 in Guadalajara on September 13th, “Noche UFC.” Whether it’s against Evloev or another challenger, Lopes is determined to celebrate his potential championship win in front of his adopted home crowd.
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