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Tale of the Tape
Age
33
Height
6' 2"
Reach
74"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
78%
Win Rate
79%
Finish Rate
6
KO/TKO Wins
5
Submission Wins
2
Title Fight Wins
18
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at light heavyweight. Bruno Lopes — "Brunao" to fight fans — has built a 14-3 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Brazil's regional scene.
A balanced operator — 6 wins by KO, 5 by submission, 3 on the scorecards. No single weapon to game-plan around, which is exactly the problem.
He's coming off a loss to Navajo Stirling. Careers aren't defined by the fall, though; they're defined by the rebound.
Next up: Diyar Nurgozhay at UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs Salkilld on August 9, 2026. Circle the date.
Recent Fights
Diyar Nurgozhay
KO/TKO (R1) · Aug 8, 2026
Navajo Stirling
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · Mar 28, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer
Dustin Jacoby
KO/TKO (Punch) R1 · Jun 1, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber
Magomed Gadzhiyasulov
Decision - Unanimous · Jan 11, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Ribas 2
Mikheil Sazhiniani
KO/TKO (Punch) R2 · Aug 13, 2024
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Latest / Bruno Lopes News
Charles Oliveira to BMF Critics: Take the Belt Somewhere Else
With 22 submissions and more finishes than anyone in UFC history, Oliveira isn't apologizing for out-grappling Max Holloway. Next up: Diego Lopes at UFC 335.
Oct 19, 2026
Dern, Lopes Lead UFC's Fight Week Charity Push Across Los Angeles
The UFC donated $20,000 and three champions-caliber names ran free youth seminars during UFC 331 week, including strawweight champ Mackenzie Dern.
Oct 16, 2026
Oliveira Says a Lopes Win Makes Him Next — With or Without Gaethje
Charles Oliveira defends the BMF title against Diego Lopes at UFC 335 on Dec. 12, and he's already calling himself the No. 1 contender at 155.
Oct 14, 2026