Diego Lopes, hailing from Manaus, Brazil, is a prominent UFC featherweight fighter born on December 30, 1994. He turned professional in 2012 and has since garnered multiple championship titles across different leagues, including LUX Fight League, Xtreme Fighting League (XFL), and JFL in the featherweight division, as well as the bantamweight championship in Evolution Fight Night (EFN) in Brazil.
Starting his MMA journey at just 17 years old in his hometown of Amazonas, Lopes was inspired by his family's involvement in the sport, particularly his father and brother. His UFC debut took place on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo, where he faced Movsar Evloev and experienced a setback, losing via unanimous decision. However, Lopes swiftly rebounded in his next bout, securing a victory over Gavin Tucker at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font on August 5, 2023, with a submission in just 98 seconds. This marked his first UFC triumph following his debut loss to Evloev. Notably, Lopes emerged victorious in his matchup against Pat Sabatini at UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira on November 11, 2023, held in New York City, New York, USA, achieving a knockout victory in the first round.
Diego Lopes' BJJ belt
Diego Lopes, the Brazilian professional mixed martial artist, holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. His ground game prowess has been evident in his career, with approximately 50% of his 24 wins (12) coming via submission.
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What weight is Diego Lopes?
Diego Lopes weighs 145 lbs or 66 kgs, the upper weight limit for the featherweight division in MMA. Lopes also has a reach of 72 inches (183 cm), along with an orthodox stance. He currently fights out of Puebla, Mexico.
Diego Lopes' UFC record
Diego Lopes boasts a UFC record of four fights, securing victories in three bouts and facing one loss (3-1-0). Lopes has received bonuses in all of these bouts.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Bonuses |
| Win | 25-6 | Dan Ige | Decision(unanimous) | UFC 303 | June 29, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, United States | Catchweight bout |
| Win | 24-6 | Sodiq Yusuff | TKO (punches) | UFC 300 | April 13, 2024 | 1 | 1:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 23–6 | Pat Sabatini | KO (punches) | UFC 295 | 11 November 2023 | 1 | 1:30 | New York City, New York, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 22–6 | Gavin Tucker | Submission (armbar) | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font | 5 August 2023 | 1 | 1:38 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 21–6 | Movsar Evloev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 288 | 6 May 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Last Updated On September 8, 2024.
FAQs
A. Yes, Diego Lopes is a black belt in BJJ with elite submission skills.
A. Diego Lopes fights in the featherweight weight class and weighed 145.5 pounds at his last weigh-in.
A. Diego Lopes has a wingspan of 72.5 inches (184 cm).
A. The UFC featherweight Diego Lopes was born in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, on December 30, 1994.
A. Diego Lopes is 29 years old as of September 2024.
