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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
UFC Freedom 250: Topuria vs. Gaethje
Alexander Volkanovski
Decision - Unanimous · Feb 1, 2026
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
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
Oliveira's Coach Explains Why Arman Doesn't Fit a BMF Title Fight
Diego Lima says Charles Oliveira wants Justin Gaethje next, but the BMF belt has one non-negotiable requirement — and Arman Tsarukyan doesn't check it.
Aug 28, 2026
Steve Garcia Breaks Down His White House KO Loss to Diego Lopes
Garcia, the No. 10 featherweight, snapped a four-year unbeaten run against #2 Diego Lopes — and the hardest part came home in New Mexico.
Jul 26, 2026