How tall is Diego Lopes?

Last Modified Sep 8, 2024 13:32 GMT
Diego Lopes Height
UFC 295: Lopes v Sabatini

Diego Lopes is a Brazilian UFC featherweight fighter who was born on December 30, 1994, in Manaus, Amazonas. He went pro in 2012. Lopes is a featherweight champion in the LUX Fight League, Xtreme Fighting League (XFL), and JFL, as well as a bantamweight champion in Brazil's Evolution Fight Night (EFN). Lopes’ MMA career began at the age of 17 in his home Amazonas, encouraged by his father and brother's engagement in the sport. Lopes made his UFC debut on May 6, 2023, at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo, but was defeated by Movsar Evloev via unanimous decision.

Lopes, on the other hand, bounced back in his most recent fight, submitting Gavin Tucker in 98 seconds at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font on August 5, 2023. This was his first UFC victory since losing to Evloev in his debut. Diego Lopes faced Pat Sabatini at UFC 295: Procházka vs. Pereira on November 11, 2023, in New York City, New York, USA. He won the bout via a KO in the first round. He knocked out Sodiq Yusuff at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024 and is now gearing up to face the #3 ranked featherweight Brian Ortega at UFC 306.

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Diego Lopes' height

Diego Lopes stands 5 feet 11 inches or 180 cm tall. In the realm of mixed martial arts, where fighters come in different shapes and sizes, a fighter's physical features can play a critical role in their success inside the octagon. Diego Lopes, a tough Brazilian fighter who stands 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall, has a height advantage that can be a game changer in the featherweight division.

Taller fighters sometimes have an edge in striking because they can use their reach to keep their opponents at bay while delivering powerful strikes from a safe distance. This extra height can also help with defensive maneuvers like dodging takedowns and clinch situations.

How old is Diego Lopes?

Diego Lopes is 29 years old as of September 2024. Lopes was born on December 30, 1994, in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

What is the weight of Diego Lopes?

Diego Lopes weighed 145.5 pounds at his most recent weigh-in. He competes in the featherweight weight class.

What is the reach of Diego Lopes?

Lopes also has an outstanding reach of 72.5 inches (184 centimeters). Reach, or the distance between the tips of one's outstretched arms, is an important statistic in MMA. A fighter with a longer reach may attack opponents from a distance, making it more difficult for their opponents to close the gap. This becomes a strategic advantage for Lopes, allowing him to control the tempo of the fight and engage or disengage on his own terms.

Last Updated On September 8, 2024.

FAQs

A. Diego Lopes is 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall.

A. Diego Lopes is 29 years old as of March 2024. He was born on December 30, 1994.

A. Diego Lopes competes in the featherweight weight class and weighed 145.5 pounds at his last weigh-in.

A. Diego Lopes has a reach of 72.5 inches (184 cm).

A. Diego Lopes was born in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, on December 30, 1994.

A. Diego Lopes is set to face Brian Ortega in his next fight. 

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