Diego Lopes to serve as backup fighter for UFC 308 title fight between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway

Diego Lopes could get what he desires in spite of everything.

On Friday, Lopes announced he will serve as the backup fighter for the UFC 308 featherweight title combat between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway. MMA Combating confirmed the information through a number of individuals with information of the promotion’s plans.

“Formally again up for the combat on October twenty sixth. See you in Abu Dhabi”

Lopes has already fought thrice this 12 months, most not too long ago at UFC 306 the place he gained a unanimous determination over Brian Ortega to maneuver to No. 3 within the UFC featherweight rankings. Following his win, Lopes declared his curiosity in both preventing for the title subsequent or taking on former champion Alexander Volkanovski. Now ought to one thing occur to both Topuria or Holloway earlier than UFC 308, Lopes could get his alternative.

It’s unclear how, if in any respect, this determination could have an effect on Volkanovski, who appeared poised to combat the winner of Topuria vs. Holloway.

UFC 308 takes place on Oct. 26 at Etihad Area in Abu Dhabi.