Who’s obtained the perfect jiu-jitsu within the UFC’s featherweight division? Diego Lopes is assured followers quickly will get a solution to that query.
Within the co-main occasion of UFC 303 on June 29, Lopes (23-6 MMA, 3-1 UFC) will cross paths with former UFC title challenger Brian Ortega (16-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC). The 2 have mixed for 20 submission wins and are thought to be a number of the most harmful submission artists within the UFC.
That’s why Lopes mentioned he thinks their upcoming conflict very effectively might outline who’s the perfect jiu-jitsu fighter within the UFC’s 145-pound division.
“I believe if the combat goes to the bottom, he’s a black belt, I’m a black belt and each of us have the talents essential to neutralize one another, but in addition the flexibility to check one another’s strengths,” Lopes instructed MMA Junkie in Spanish. “I undoubtedly assume this might outline who’s obtained the perfect jiu-jitsu within the division.
“I bear in mind after I obtained to the UFC and I used to be climbing up the division, many had been already asking for this combat. Not proper now, however sooner or later to see who’s obtained the perfect jiu-jitsu. I believe this comes at a fantastic second, a pay-per-view card, Worldwide Struggle Week, co-main occasion – what a fantastic second to see who’s obtained the perfect jiu-jitsu. It’s going to be a warfare.”
Lopes has solely been within the UFC for 13 months, and his profession has skyrocketed. From getting into the rankings to rising in reputation with the fan base, Lopes is happy to co-headline his first UFC pay-per-view occasion.
Lopes has had Ortega in his sight for a while, and thrilled to be getting this chance – even when it got here on quick discover.
“We each have related types: He’s obtained energy in his fingers, good boxing, and good jiu-jitsu as effectively,” Lopes mentioned concerning the matchup towards Ortega. “He’s a fighter that started with a high-level floor recreation and slowly started displaying his evolution. That additionally occurred to me. I’m a jiu-jitsu fighter that’s enhancing his fingers. It’s a combat with very related types.
“I believe whoever has the perfect technique goes to win. We each have simply two weeks, and that’s not a ton of time to develop a method. Throughout a camp you make a method and because it goes you regulate it. However two weeks will go by quick, and I like this combat due to that.
“I’ve instructed you this many instances, I don’t need any straightforward fights. I would like the hardest fights, and Ortega is considered one of them. This combat motivates me quite a bit.”
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