Brazilian UFC welterweight Diego Lopez announced on Instagram Friday that he will be the backup fighter for the title fight between champion Elijah Topuria and challenger Max Holloway. The bout will take place on October 26 at UFC 308 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
"I will officially be insuring the main event fight of UFC 308, scheduled for Oct. 26. See you in Abu Dhabi," wrote Lopez.
Recall that on September 14 at the UFC 306 tournament Lopez confidently outpointed Brian Ortega.