Diego Lopes
Pro MMA Statistics
28-8-0KO/TKO
| Win | 12 | 43% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Submission
| Win | 12 | 43% |
| Losses | 0 | 0% |
Decision
| Win | 4 | 14% |
| Losses | 8 | 100% |
Career Overview
Diego Lopes
Diego Lopes is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of the UFC. Born in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, he began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a child and was competing on the mats well before he ever stepped into a cage.
Lopes turned professional in Brazilian regional MMA in 2012, building an early reputation on the strength of his grappling. As a teenager, an opportunity to teach jiu-jitsu took him to Puebla, Mexico, where he settled, founded the Brazilian Warriors academy, and sharpened the well-rounded game that would eventually carry him to the sport's biggest stage.
A jiu-jitsu black belt, Lopes is regarded as one of the featherweight division's most dangerous finishers. His ground game is built around a deep well of submission setups, including armbars, kneebars and rear-naked chokes, while his hands carry legitimate knockout power, making him a threat everywhere the fight goes. That rare combination of decorated grappling and heavy-handed striking has made him a difficult stylistic puzzle for opponents across multiple organizations, headlined by a highlight-reel kneebar finish of Marco Beltran that first put him on the radar of MMA fans worldwide.
Since joining the UFC roster, Lopes has scored notable victories over Gavin Tucker, Pat Sabatini, Sodiq Yusuff, Dan Ige and former title challenger Brian Ortega, collecting multiple Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses along the way. His run of finishes and highlight-reel performances earned him Newcomer of the Year recognition in 2023 and a Submission of the Year award in 2024. He also challenged
Stats last updated: August 09, 2026
Professional Fight History
| Result | Opponent | Method | Event | Date |
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WKO/TKO24-6
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Steve Garcia19-5 | KO (Punches)R2 · 2:42 |
2026Jun 14
2026Jun
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LDEC23-6
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Alexander Volkanovski TITLE27-4 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 |
2026Jan 31
2026Jan
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WKO/TKO23-5
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Jean Silva16-2 | TKO (spinning back elbow and punches)R2 · 4:48 |
2025Sep 13
2025Sep
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LDEC22-5
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Alexander Volkanovski TITLE26-4 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 |
2025Apr 12
2025Apr
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WDEC22-4
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Brian Ortega16-3 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2024Sep 14
2024Sep
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WDEC21-4
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Dan Ige18-7 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2024Jun 29
2024Jun
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WKO/TKO20-4
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Sodiq Yusuff13-3 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 1:29 |
2024Apr 13
2024Apr
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WKO/TKO19-4
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Pat Sabatini18-4 | KO (Punches)R1 · 1:30 |
2023Nov 11
2023Nov
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WSUB18-4
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Gavin Tucker13-2 | Triangle ArmbarR1 · 1:38 |
2023Aug 5
2023Aug
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LDEC17-4
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Movsar Evloev16-0 | Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2023May 6
2023May
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WKO/TKO17-3
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Ángel Rodríguez10-10 | TKO (Punches)R2 · 0:40 |
2022Nov 18
2022Nov
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WKO/TKO16-3
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Kenneth Glenn10-8 | KO (Punches)R3 · 4:39 |
2022Feb 11
2022Feb
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LDEC15-3
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Nate Richardson8-3 | Split DecisionR5 · 5:00 |
2021Oct 17
2021Oct
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LDEC15-2
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Joanderson Brito11-2-1 | Technical Unanimous DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2021Aug 31
2021Aug
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WSUB15-1
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Masio Fullen15-7 | ArmbarR3 · 3:06 |
2021Mar 12
2021Mar
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WSUB14-1
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Marco Beltran15-6 | KneebarR1 · 3:35 |
2019Nov 29
2019Nov
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WDEC13-1
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Alejandro Solano Rodriguez29-14 | Unanimous DecisionR5 · 5:00 |
2019Aug 30
2019Aug
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WDEC12-1
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Rony Jason14-7 | DecisionR3 · 5:00 |
2019Mar 15
2019Mar
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WSUB11-1
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Luis Guerrero2-1 | ArmbarR1 · 2:48 |
2018Oct 5
2018Oct
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WKO/TKO10-1
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Rogelio Meneses1-2 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 3:31 |
2018Aug 17
2018Aug
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WSUB9-1
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Antonio Hernández4-0 | ArmbarR1 · 1:21 |
2018Jun 1
2018Jun
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LKO/TKO8-1
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Amir Elzhurkaev3-1 | KO (Punches)R2 · 3:06 |
2018Jan 13
2018Jan
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WSUB8-0
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Isaac Ruelas4-1 | Rear-Naked ChokeR1 · 2:23 |
2017Sep 23
2017Sep
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WKO/TKO7-0
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Raúl Najera Ocampo4-2 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 3:37 |
2017Apr 21
2017Apr
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WSUB6-0
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Carlos Cañada5-6 | Rear-Naked ChokeR1 · 3:37 |
2017Mar 18
2017Mar
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WSUB5-0
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Paul Márquez Moreno4-3 | ArmbarR1 · 4:46 |
2016Nov 26
2016Nov
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WKO/TKO4-0
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Luis Torres0-0 | TKO (Punches)R1 · 1:15 |
2016Apr 16
2016Apr
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WSUB3-0
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Gilberto Pantoja14-3-1 | Triangle ChokeR2 · 2:19 |
2015Sep 19
2015Sep
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WSUB2-0
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Duda Sales3-0 | Heel HookR1 · 3:42 |
2015Apr 11
2015Apr
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WKO/TKO1-0
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José Roberto1-0 | TKO (Retirement)R1 · 2:28 |
2014Nov 15
2014Nov
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Diego Lopes RELATED NEWS
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2 – Fight Card, Date, Odds
Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes are set for a rematch. It’s a busy month to start off the Paramount+ era, with consecutive weeks of numbered events. UFC 325 takes place in Sydney on Jan. 31, a week after the incredible scenes from UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
UFC 314 Miami Betting Guide – Volkanovski vs Lopes Odds & Bets
The UFC returns to Miami on April 12, 2025, for UFC 314 Volkanovski vs Lopes. A featherweight matchup between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes will headline UFC 314. The main event will crown the new UFC featherweight champion. We look at the best bets for UFC 314 Volkanovski vs Lopes.
UFC 314 Miami Opening Betting Odds – Volkanovski vs Lopes
Below, Delinquent MMA covers the updated opening betting lines and fight card for UFC Miami 314, Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes
UFC 303: The Legend of Alex Pereira
UFC 303 International Fight Week concluded last night (June 29, 2024) in Las Vegas, Nevada, featuring a light heavyweight title fight that saw Alex Pereira defeat Jiri Prochazka via second-round TKO to retain his world title. The original headliner Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler, fell apart. Diego Lopes defeated Dan Ige, who accepted the fight on four hours’ notice after Brian Ortega withdrew. If Alex Pereira gets his wish after UFC 303, he will fight for a title in a third division after cleaning out the light heavyweight division. The legend of Poatan keeps growing.
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka Betting Guide
Check out the betting guide for International Fight week, UFC 303 Pereira vs. Prochazka 2. Here you will learn how to place the best bets for this massive UFC pay per view event. Conor McGregor will no longer fight Michael Chandler at UFC 303 on June 29 in Las Vegas. McGregor suffered an toe injury before the press conference in Dublin. The new main event for International Fight Week is a light heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka. In addition, Diego Lopes will face Brian Ortega in the co-main event, after Jamahal Hill pulled out.
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