Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez had a heated confrontation during the UFC 314 pre-fight press conference, requiring security to intervene and keep them apart.
Despite facing different opponents on the upcoming card, tensions rose between the two fighters when Lopes was asked about potentially fighting Rodriguez at UFC 320 in Mexico. The situation escalated after Rodriguez criticized Lopes for representing Mexico despite being Brazilian.
In response, Lopes pointed out Rodriguez’s recent losses as he prepares to face Patricio Pitbull at UFC 314.
The exchange quickly turned into a shouting match, with security stepping in to prevent a physical altercation.
The confrontation continued in Spanish, with both fighters exchanging heated words while security kept them separated.
After the press conference, the fighters briefly came together again, but tensions remained high.
While Lopes now focuses on his fight against Volkanovski at UFC 314, there is potential for a future showdown with Rodriguez at UFC 320 in Guadalajara, Mexico.