Video: Watch Diego Lopes' emotional rollercoaster during UFC 314 fight night
UFC 314 was the highest of highs for re-crowned featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, but the emotions were much different for his opponent.
Diego Lopes came up short in his first promotional title bid after skyrocketing into title contention. During UFC 314 fight week, a camera crew documented the highs and the lows of the build and aftermath of Lopes' fight night in Miami.
From the final moments in the hotel and his warm-up in the locker room to an emotional wind-down post-fight, a video published by Lopes' management Iridium Sports Agency shows the rollercoaster that was fight night.
Check out the full video above.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 314 video: Diego Lopes' emotional rollercoaster documented
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