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A UFC featherweight expressed gratitude to his manager upon signing a multi-fight contract with the promotion.
Diego Lopes made his promotional debut in May, taking a spot on the main card of UFC 288 on three days' notice against the undefeated featherweight Movsar Evloev.
While Lopes didn't secure the win, he earned a Fight of the Night bonus of $50,000 and gained the respect of numerous fans throughout the course of the fight.
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The 28-year-old Brazilian recently inked a fresh multi-fight contract with the MMA organization and expressed his gratitude on X (formerly Twitter) towards his manager, Jason House, at Iridium Sports Agency for making it happen:
"I just signed a new contract with the UFC for multiple fights 🇲🇽🇧🇷 I am blessed with everything that is happening in my life. @JasonKHouse you are the best manager brother, thanks for everything 🤝🏻"
House responded:
"Love you Brother. What a wild ride this has been, wouldn't change it for the world. Can't wait to see you make the walk in one of the world's most iconic arenas."
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What did Diego Lopes have to say about his submission victory over Gavin Tucker at UFC Nashville?
Diego Lopes put on a stellar show at UFC Nashville last month when he secured a rare triangle-armbar submission victory over Gavin Tucker. It was only the 11th occasion in the promotion's history that such a submission had been achieved.
Lopes has been in exceptional form, with 20 victories in his last 22 fights, including an impressive 13 first-round stoppages. His commanding performance in the latest bout highlights his growing prominence in the featherweight division.
Discussing his submission win in the post-fight octagon interview, Diego Lopes stated (translated from Portuguese):
"I'm a guy that wants to finish all the fights. That's the difference when you train for jiu-jitsu competitions. We can adjust for all positions."
He also expressed his desire to fight in the upcoming Fight Night event on November 4 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Check out Lopes' post-fight octagon interview below:
