Diego Lopes prepares for fight against Steve Garcia at UFC Freedom 250
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:40 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Diego Lopes faces Steve Garcia at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington, D.C. Lopes, with a record of 27-8, views Garcia's style as compatible with his strengths, suggesting an exciting matchup. Garcia has achieved six knockouts in his last seven fights, increasing his ranking to No. 9. Lopes aims to recover from his recent title loss to Alexander Volkanovski and emphasizes his eagerness to fight. He intends to maximize his performance as he looks to maintain his career momentum.
- •Fight scheduled for June 14 at UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C.
- •Diego Lopes holds a record of 27-8 and is 6-3 in the UFC.
- •Steve Garcia is currently ranked No. 9 with six knockouts in his last seven fights.
- •Lopes looks to rebound from a title loss to Alexander Volkanovski.
- •Lopes believes Garcia's aggression will enhance the fight's entertainment value.
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Freedom 250's Diego Lopes: Steve Garcia 'has the perfect style for me'
"Diego Lopes thinks his fight with Steve Garcia is the perfect opener for UFC Freedom 250.
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