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UFC 335: Oliveira vs. Lopes→
vs Charles Oliveira · Dec 12, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
31
Height
5' 11"
Reach
72.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
78%
Win Rate
86%
Finish Rate
12
KO/TKO Wins
12
Submission Wins
5
Title Fight Wins
36
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
At #2 in the featherweight rankings, Diego Lopes is past the "prospect" stage. This is contender territory, and every fight from here is a title eliminator in disguise.
The ground is where fights end: 12 wins by submission (43% of the total). Scrambles that look even suddenly aren't.
Most recent outing: a win over Steve Garcia via ko/tko (punches) r2. Business handled.
Recent Fights
Steve Garcia
KO/TKO (R2) · Jun 15, 2026
Steve Garcia
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · Jun 15, 2026
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Alexander Volkanovski
Decision - Unanimous · Feb 1, 2026
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Jean Silva
KO/TKO (Punches) R2 · Sep 13, 2025
Noche UFC: Lopes vs. Silva
Alexander Volkanovski
Decision - Unanimous · Apr 13, 2025
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes
Latest / Diego 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