The recently concluded UFC 306 event witnessed Diego Lopes put on yet another show for the fans. Lopes took on Brian Ortega in a highly exciting featherweight clash. The 29-year-old recorded his fifth victory on the trot and is now eyeing the title next. However, he seemed to have gotten into an altercation with the UFC CEO, Dana White.

During the UFC 306 post-fight press conference, White said, “Usually he’s nice, but tonight he was screaming at me: ‘Give me my title shot. I get the title shot now.’ He was very angry tonight. He wasn’t the usual happy-go-lucky Diego Lopes. He was f*cking screaming at me.” However, Lopes, in his latest interview, cleared the air surrounding the entire incident.

Diego Lopes and Dana White still have a healthy relationship despite their last altercation

There have been instances in the past where fighters have found themselves on the wrong side of Dana White. However, it seems Diego Lopes is still one of the favorite fighters of the UFC head honcho. The Brazilian has impressed one and all with his recent performances, and White is no different. However, things went a bit out of hand after his recent victory over ‘T-City’. On most occasions, the featherweight contender is composed after his victories.

Moreover, Lopes is still in the good books of UFC President. The title contender recently sat down for a chat with Danny Segura and shared his plans in the division. However, one of the topics of discussion in the podcast was the alleged altercation that happened between him and White. He offered his perspective on the incident, clarifying that the situation had been exaggerated by fans.

Lopes stated his role in the incident and said, “Well I asked him to excuse me if I had yelled at him or something, I don’t know excuse me! It wasn’t my intention, don’t take it like that it wasn’t my intention to take it that way. And later he answered the message and told me no don’t worry or whatever. The press conference was a complete joke! He said congratulations and keep going. Well, with that one, I was calm.”

His win has certainly solidified his position in the division and it is evident from the fact that he has been chosen as the back-up fighter for the much-anticipated featherweight title clash between Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway at UFC 308. The #3 ranked featherweight knows he might have to face the winner of the two if he wants to go for the belt next. But who is the Brazilian rooting for in the title bout?

Diego Lopes picks his favorite for the upcoming clash at UFC 308

The Featherweight division is set to explode as Max Holloway is set to clash against Ilia Topuria for division gold in one of the most anticipated bouts of the year. The pair has already been involved in a lot of social media brawls, and fans can expect nothing but fireworks when they face each other. Should anything happen to either man before the fight, Lopes will have the opportunity to feature in the event. However, it seems he has already picked his favorite for the highly exciting clash. Topuria is unbeaten in his UFC career, but the featherweight contender feels Holloway holds a slight advantage.

He said, “I feel I still give a little bit of an advantage to Holloway. I mean, because of all the experience he has in the octagon, for all the fighters he has fought, for the fact that he has never been knocked out. We also know that anything can happen, he has very good power in his hands. But I’m still giving a little bit of advantage to Max”.

The recently crowned BMF champion, Max Holloway, for a long time, has been waiting to take on Ilia Topuria for the title. Now, with the fight scheduled, can ‘Blessed’ back his words with actions? Or will ‘El Matador’ keep his winning momentum going? Let us know in the comments below.