Rumored Diego Lopes vs Yair Rodriguez in the works to headline UFC Mexico on March 29

[BoxerMaurits]

 

[Ares Black]

Great matchmaking. Glad it's 5 rounds.

 

[JoeRowe]

Ortega beats Yair, Lopes outclassed Ortega, UFC books Lopes vs Yair.

Should be fun but kind of retarded matchmaking

 

[Shaolin Alan]

Dream, Believe and Make it Happen

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Fucking absolute banger stylistically

 

[gentel]

Ortega beats Yair, Lopes outclassed Ortega, UFC books Lopes vs Yair.

Should be fun but kind of retarded matchmaking

Fr it should be Lopes vs Volk, Movsar vs Topuria

 

[Subline]

I feel like they should have had Lopes vs Evloev 2 at UFC 312 instead, that would eliminate any debate on who is the more deserving of the 2 for a title shot after Volk. Since Evloev said he would like to return before Ramadan. Cool fight regardless, think Diego will probably submit Yair though.

 

[GordoBarraBJJ]

With the right game plan and ability to stick to it, even when pressured, Yair could be a nightmare matchup for anyone. Unfortunately, he seems to fold way too easily when the opponent pushes back.

Lopes should take a easy UD or a mid-rounds TKO

 

[vinnie245]

Still makes more sense than the rumored Lopes/Emmett fight, not sure where that leaves Emmett but whatever he does he needs to fight and soon, hes 40 this year....

 

[TriangleMonkey]

Banger of a matchup

Idc about who ranked over who or MMAth

 

[Hymen Crusher]

Don't Yair is on his level. Probably a showcase ko for lopes I think.

 

[gentel]

I feel like they should have had Lopes vs Evloev 2 at UFC 312 instead, that would eliminate any debate on who is the more deserving of the 2 for a title shot after Volk. Since Evloev said he would like to return before Ramadan. Cool fight regardless, think Diego will probably submit Yair though.

I don't think Volk deserves a TS after getting knocked out and being 1-3 in his last 4. And I'm a big fan of his but I just don't see how Volk-Topuria 2 could be nearly as fun as Movsar-Topuria and Volk-Lopes. If Volk were to beat Lopes (50/50 fight imo) then Volk-Topuria 2 of course

 

[sonhow]

I will pick Yair via reverse mmath

Surely this mean Movsars fighting for the belt next?

 

[subtlySteve]

If this is true, the fight will either be an all-out war or it will end quickly.

If it does end fast, I think Diego will get the submission.

 

[RockyLockridge]

Lopes probably wins, but i prefer yair as a fighter and would rather see Illa vs yair

 

[Evbo]

Sick fight, picked Lopez because he's younger and has way better ground game, but this is the type of fight that Yair could definitely upset, especially if Lopez trades for too long

 

[Subline]

I don't think Volk deserves a TS after getting knocked out and being 1-3 in his last 4. And I'm a big fan of his but I just don't see how Volk-Topuria 2 could be nearly as fun as Movsar-Topuria and Volk-Lopes. If Volk were to beat Lopes (50/50 fight imo) then Volk-Topuria 2 of course

I agree that Topuria-Evloev is more interesting, simply due to it being a unique matchup and I'm more curious to see Ilia's grappling tested more than his striking now.

Disagree about Volk not deserving it though, I don't think two losses to LW champ (+ PFP no. 1) should take away his merit for an immediate rematch at FW, considering he is 12-1 and was a long reigning champ at FW. I'm also a Volk fan and personally don't mind that he only wants the Ilia fight, time is not on his side and I really don't think his chances of winning that are going to get better the longer it's delayed. Another loss to Ilia is also less damaging to his legacy than losing to a contender.

 

[Sean Chowdhury]

It's a fun fight but bad matchmaking, the 2 #1 contenders are Lopes and Movsar so they should be having a rematch to set up the next title fight. Yair vs Allen for UFC london would have been good

 

[El Fernas]

Rodriguez about to get starched in front of his crowd.

 

[tornado362]

Banger fight and I respect the activity from Lopes, but strange matchmaking?

Rodrigues is on a 2 fight skid.

Surely evloev rematch or even emmet made more sense than this for Lopes?