Rewatch Movsar vs Lopes rewatched

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

I rewatched this fight after Lopes beat Saddique Yusuf this past Saturday. I must say the kid is really good, he needs to be on the main card next time.

 

[Koala]

Evloev vs Lopes was the Makhachev vs Tsarukyan of the 145 division
Short-notice newcomer giving his toughest fight to a prospect ranked fighters are scared to fight

 

[AL-Tappo McSnappo]

Evloev vs Lopes was the Makhachev vs Tsarukyan of the 145 division
Short-notice newcomer giving his toughest fight to a prospect ranked fighters are scared to fight

Yes, people were hating on Movsar, but soon everyone will see how great this kid is.

 

[Conan the K-9]

Lopes asked Dana for that Mr. Decision rematch after his last fight and Dana liked the idea.

 

[Objectively Correct]

Holdup he's brazilian? I always thought he was mexican for some reason

 

[Luckyme]

Diego's biggest asset is his size. He looked a whole weight class bigger than Movsar.

He looked good in the first round but gassed early. Movsar, who's a wrestler, picked him apart on the feet. Ilia would do worse to him both on the ground and standing up.

 

[TJ Dillashank]

Holdup he's brazilian? I always thought he was mexican for some reason

Same guessing because he is Alexa Grasso's team mate.

 

[HuskySamoan]

Diego's biggest asset is his size. He looked a whole weight class bigger than Movsar.

He looked good in the first round but gassed early. Movsar, who's a wrestler, picked him apart on the feet. Ilia would do worse to him both on the ground and standing up.

To be fair, Lopes took the fight on super short notice so the gassing has to be taken into consideration. He's definitely a well rounded, dynamic finish with speed and athleticism, Lopes is. But it wasn't that long ago he was look pretty "meh" vs regional fighters, I'm not entirely sold quite yet personally. I think he should fight someone like Emmett or Ige next, while Evloev should face Ortega and be in line for a title shot.

Lopes looks to be evolving before our eyes, I need to see more though. Also in his wins, he's always been the hammer, I need to see how he looks vs guys who are firing back, his defense, poise under pressure, durability etc. He was taken down too easy too at times, seemed to have the Oliveira syndrome where he welcomed it but that's not good vs world class guys, gotta be able to defend takedowns, punish takedowns and create separation when takedowns are defended.

 

[sonhow]

Holdup he's brazilian? I always thought he was mexican for some reason

Brazillian but been living in Mexico and fighting since he bagan teaching jiu jitsu at the age of 19 there.

 

[Luckyme]

To be fair, Lopes took the fight on super short notice so the gassing has to be taken into consideration. He's definitely a well rounded, dynamic finish with speed and athleticism, Lopes is. But it wasn't that long ago he was look pretty "meh" vs regional fighters, I'm not entirely sold quite yet personally. I think he should fight someone like Emmett or Ige next, while Evloev should face Ortega and be in line for a title shot.

Lopes looks to be evolving before our eyes, I need to see more though. Also in his wins, he's always been the hammer, I need to see how he looks vs guys who are firing back, his defense, poise under pressure, durability etc. He was taken down too easy too at times, seemed to have the Oliveira syndrome where he welcomed it but that's not good vs world class guys, gotta be able to defend takedowns, punish takedowns and create separation when takedowns are defended.

He reminds me of Oliveira in a lot of ways actually. Mainly the way he relentlessly attacks with submissions and his ability to capitalize on an opponent's mistake and turn it into a submission or reverse position.

But also like Oliveira, he lacks striking defense and is way too comfortable playing the BJJ bottom game. At least, Olivera has developed decent wrestling and can escape from the bottom. Diego routinely gets taken down by smaller guys.

He's obviously got KO power as he showed against Yousuff and Sabatini. Once he refines his striking, like Oliveira he'll be using his fists to take guys down.

I'd like to see him fight Bryce Mitchell next or maybe Aljo.

 

[Typrune Goatley]

That was such a a good fight. Smothering wrestling vs active Jiu jitsu.

Loved the style clash.

Both are elite fighters. It was a high level fight that happened early in their paths. I knew it then and it has only been confirmed by both guys' last few performances since then. Both guys have extremely bright futures and should both be near the top of the division for the next few years IMO. Two very good fighters.

 

[AmonTobin]

That was his breakout fight for me. I was massively impressed. Once you get past the hair and chest tattoo, Lopes is the whole package. Good chin, fast heavy hands, great striking and fantastic grappling, great instincts. I hope he goes far and enjoy seeing his successes.

 

[The Siege]

That was his breakout fight for me. I was massively impressed. Once you get past the hair and chest tattoo, Lopes is the whole package. Good chin, fast heavy hands, great striking and fantastic grappling, great instincts. I hope he goes far and enjoy seeing his successes.

I want him to become GOAT without changing the hair or chest tattoo.

Imagine a graphic listing the top 5 GOATS, you got Jones, Aldo, GSP, and Spider, all bald or clean shaven, then they get to #1 and its Lopes with the iconic haircut and the roadmap to success right on his chest.

 

[OleBuffalo]

That thumbnail makes them look kinda like circus freaks lol. Looks like a dwarf fighting a guy with a superhuman neck