Diego Lopes
Professional record
Last 5: WLWLW
Profile
- Age
- 31 (born December 30, 1994)
- Born in
- Manaus
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 145 lbs.
- Reach
- 72"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 7-3
- Title fights
- 2
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC7
- KO/TKO 4
- Submission 1
- Decision 2
Losses in the UFC3
- Decision 3
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 3.94 top 36%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 4.68
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 0.9 top 69%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 1.0
Next fight
In the record book
About Diego Lopes
Diego Lopes is a lightweight mixed martial artist, born in Manaus, Brazil, on December 30, 1994. Lopes stands 5' 11", has a 72" reach and fights from an orthodox stance. Lopes is ranked #2 in the official UFC featherweight rankings.
Lopes turned professional in 2012, debuting with It's Time Combat. A 21-5 record outside the UFC came first. Lopes made a UFC debut at UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo in May 2023 and lost to Movsar Evloev by decision. In the UFC, Lopes is 7-3 across 10 fights.
A finisher on the feet, Lopes has won 4 of 7 UFC fights by knockout.
Next up: Charles Oliveira at UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes on December 12, 2026.
UFC fight history
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W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Guard · R2 2:42
Jun 14, 2026
24Str 0TD 1KD -
L
Alexander Volkanovski Title
Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Jan 31, 2026
70Str 2TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 4:48
Sep 13, 2025
74Str 3TD 1KD -
L
Alexander Volkanovski Title
Decision - Unanimous · R5 5:00
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Apr 12, 2025
63Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Sep 14, 2024
106Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2
Jun 29, 2024
49Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R1 1:29
Apr 13, 2024
26Str 0TD 2KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:30
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira
Nov 11, 2023
13Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard · R1 1:38
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font
Aug 5, 2023
0Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
May 6, 2023
37Str 0TD 0KD
Full MMA career
Diego Lopes is 28-8 across 36 professional fights in 15 promotions, since a pro debut on September 8, 2012 (It's Time Combat). 26 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins28
- KO/TKO 12
- Submission 12
- Decision 4
Pro losses8
- KO/TKO 2
- Decision 6
- Finish rate
- 86% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 9
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 7-3 | 2023 |
| LUX | 6-0 | 2018 |
| It's Time Combat | 3-1 | 2012 |
| Jasaji Fighting League | 3-0 | 2016 |
| Fury FC | 1-1 | 2021 |
| Xtreme Fighters Latino | 2-0 | 2017 |
| ACB | 0-1 | 2018 |
| Big Way Fight | 0-1 | 2013 |
| Coatza Fight Night | 1-0 | 2016 |
| Dana White's Contender Series | 0-1 | 2021 |
| Elite Fight Night | 1-0 | 2015 |
| MMA Super Heroes | 1-0 | 2014 |
| Pro Fight MMA Brazil | 1-0 | 2014 |
| Roca Fighting League | 1-0 | 2018 |
| Thunder Fight | 1-0 | 2015 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| W | Steve Garcia | Jun 14, 2026 |
| L | Alexander Volkanovski | Jan 31, 2026 |
| W | Jean Silva | Sep 13, 2025 |
| L | Alexander Volkanovski | Apr 12, 2025 |
| W | Brian Ortega | Sep 14, 2024 |
| W | Dan Ige | Jun 29, 2024 |
| W | Sodiq Yusuff | Apr 13, 2024 |
| W | Pat Sabatini | Nov 11, 2023 |
| W | Gavin Tucker | Aug 5, 2023 |
| L | Movsar Evloev | May 6, 2023 |
| W | Ángel Rodríguez | Nov 18, 2022 |
| W | Kenn Glenn | Feb 11, 2022 |
| L | Nate Richardson | Oct 17, 2021 |
| L | Joanderson Brito | Aug 31, 2021 |
| W | Masio Fullen | Mar 12, 2021 |
| W | Marco Beltrán | Nov 29, 2019 |
| W | Alejandro Solano Rodríguez | Aug 30, 2019 |
| W | Rony Jason | Mar 15, 2019 |
| W | Luis Guerrero | Oct 5, 2018 |
| W | Rogelio Meneses | Aug 17, 2018 |
| W | Antonio Hernández | Jun 1, 2018 |
| L | Amir Elzhurkaev | Jan 13, 2018 |
| W | Issac Ruelas | Sep 23, 2017 |
| W | Raúl Najera Ocampo | Apr 21, 2017 |
| W | Carlos Enrique Cañada | Mar 18, 2017 |
| W | Paul Márquez Moreno | Nov 26, 2016 |
| W | Luis Torres | Apr 16, 2016 |
| W | Gilberto Pantoja | Sep 19, 2015 |
| W | Duda Sales | Apr 11, 2015 |
| W | José Roberto dos Santos | Nov 15, 2014 |
| W | Isaque Silva | Jul 27, 2014 |
| L | Rodrigo Praia | Apr 16, 2014 |
| L | Thiago Silva | Nov 8, 2013 |
| W | Luiz Silva | Jul 13, 2013 |
| W | Raniel da Costa | Feb 1, 2013 |
| W | Francivaldo Arauvo | Sep 8, 2012 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Diego Lopes's record?
Diego Lopes's professional MMA record is 28 wins, 8 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Diego Lopes?
Diego Lopes is 31 years old, born on December 30, 1994.
How tall is Diego Lopes and what is their reach?
Diego Lopes stands 5' 11" with a 72" reach.
Who is Diego Lopes fighting next?
Diego Lopes is scheduled to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes on December 12, 2026.
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