Movsar Evloev Calls Out Diego Lopes, But Lopes Declines

In the wake of Aljamain Sterling’s withdrawal from his UFC 307 fight against Movsar Evloev, Evloev took to social media to call out Diego Lopes as a potential replacement. However, Lopes has declined the offer, citing Evloev’s refusal to fight him earlier this year.

Lopes said in a statement on X. “You had your chance a few months ago… now you sit back and watch as the bus leaves you waiting.”

Diego Lopes responds to Movsar Evloev and shuts down his request for a rematch 🍿🍿

“You had your chance a few months ago… now you sit back and watch as the bus leaves you waiting.”#UFC #MMA #UFC pic.twitter.com/eKcjJi0rda

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) September 18, 2024

Lopes is currently on a five-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Brian Ortega at UFC 306. Evloev, on the other hand, is undefeated in his professional MMA career.

While Lopes’ decision is understandable, it does leave Evloev in a bit of a bind. With Sterling out of the picture, the UFC will need to find a new opponent for him on short notice. There are a few other fighters who could potentially step in, but it remains to be seen who the promotion will choose.

This situation highlights the challenges that can arise when fighters pull out of fights on short notice. It can be difficult to find a suitable replacement, and it can also leave other fighters in a difficult position.

Evloev’s fight against Sterling was one of the most anticipated matchups on the UFC 307 fight card. With Sterling out, the card has lost some of its luster. However, the UFC is still expected to find a replacement for Evloev, and the event is still expected to be a success.

It will be interesting to see who the UFC chooses to replace Sterling. The winner of the fight will likely be the next challenger for the bantamweight title.

The situation between Movsar Evloev and Diego Lopes is a reminder of the challenges that can arise when fighters pull out of fights on short notice. It can be difficult to find a suitable replacement, and it can also leave other fighters in a difficult position.

Despite the challenges, the UFC is still expected to find a replacement for Evloev at UFC 307. The event is still expected to be a success, and the featherweight division is still one of the most exciting in the UFC.