Diego Lopes (fighter)

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For the footballer, see Diego Lopes (footballer).

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For other uses, see Diego López (disambiguation).
Diego Lopes
Born Diego Lopes da Silva
(1994-12-30) 30 December 1994 (age 29)
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Residence Puebla, Mexico
Height 5 ft 11 in
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach 72.5 in[1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Puebla, Mexico
Team Lobo Gym MMA
Brazilian Warriors Central
Trainer Francisco Grasso
Rank Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active 2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 32
Wins 26
By knockout 10
By submission 12
By decision 4
Losses 6
By knockout 2
By decision 4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Diego Lopes da Silva[3] (born 30 December 1994) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of September 10, 2024, he is #13 in UFC featherweight rankings.[4]

Background

Born and raised in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, Lopes began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at a young age, as it was a tradition in his family to fight. He quickly began competing at the age of 7. At 16 he received his purple belt and soon after transitioned into MMA.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Lopes made his professional MMA debut in his native country of Brazil in September 2012. He won his debut and competed seven more times and went 5–2. Eight fights into his MMA career, Lopes was offered an opportunity to teach in Mexico by his jiu-jitsu instructor. At 19 years of age, Lopes took his coach up on the offer and relocated to Mexico where he began teaching. He later resumed his fighting career.[5]

After competing in multiple promotions in Mexico, Lopes was invited to face Joanderson Brito at Dana White's Contender Series 37 on 31 August 2021. He lost the bout via technical Decision.[6]

After 3 more fights in other promotions, Lopes was eventually signed by the UFC.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Making his UFC debut on five days' notice,[8] Lopes faced Movsar Evloev on 6 May 2023 at UFC 288, replacing Bryce Mitchell.[9] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[10] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[11]

Lopes faced Gavin Tucker on 5 August 2023 at UFC on ESPN 50. He won the bout via armbar in the first round.[12] This victory earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[13]

Lopes faced Pat Sabatini on 11 November 2023 at UFC 295.[14] He won the bout by TKO in the first round.[15] This victory earned him his second Performance of the Night award.[16]

Lopes faced Sodiq Yusuff on 13 April 2024 at UFC 300.[17] After landing two knockdowns, Lopes won by technical knockout in the second minute of the first round.[18] Based on jumping the cage after winning the fight, the NAC withheld $5,000 of his $100,000 payout.[19] On 31 May 2024, NAC decided to fine Lopes $2.500 and $157.04 legal fees instead. NAC executive director Jeff Mullen indicated UFC CEO Dana White would pay Lopes’ fine since Lopes asked White permission to jump over the fence.[20]

Lopes was scheduled to face Brian Ortega in a lightweight bout on 29 June 2024, at UFC 303.[21] The bout was originally scheduled for featherweight, but was changed a day before weigh-ins due to weight cutting issues from Ortega.[22] Subsequently, the day of the event, Ortega withdrew from the fight due to illness, and was replaced on a few hours notice by Dan Ige, at a catchweight of 165 pounds.[23] Lopes won the bout against Ige by unanimous decision.[24]

The bout with Brian Ortega was rebooked and eventually took place on 14 September 2024 at UFC 306.[25] Lopes won the fight by unanimous decision.[26]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 26–6 Brian Ortega Decision (unanimous) UFC 306 September 14, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 25–6 Dan Ige Decision (unanimous) UFC 303 June 29, 2024 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Catchweight (165 lb) bout.
Win 24–6 Sodiq Yusuff TKO (punches) UFC 300 April 13, 2024 1 1:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 23–6 Pat Sabatini KO (punches) UFC 295 November 11, 2023 1 1:30 New York City, New York, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 22–6 Gavin Tucker Submission (armbar) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font August 5, 2023 1 1:38 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 21–6 Movsar Evloev Decision (unanimous) UFC 288 May 6, 2023 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 21–5 Ángel Rodríguez TKO (punches) LUX Fight League 28 November 18, 2022 2 0:40 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 20–5 Kenn Glenn KO (punches) Fury FC 57 February 11, 2022 3 4:39 Humble, Texas, United States
Loss 19–5 Nate Richardson Decision (split) Fury FC 52 October 17, 2021 5 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States For the Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Loss 19–4 Joanderson Brito Technical Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 37 August 31, 2021 3 0:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Brito was deducted one point in round 3 due to an eye poke which rendered Lopes unable to continue.
Win 19–3 Masio Fullen Submission (armbar) LUX Fight League 12 March 12, 2021 3 3:06 Monterrey, Mexico Defended the LUX Fight League Featherweight Championship.
Win 18–3 Marco Beltrán Submission (kneebar) LUX Fight League 7 November 29, 2019 1 1:35 Monterrey, Mexico Won the LUX Fight League Featherweight Championship.
Win 17–3 Alejandro Solano Rodríguez Decision (unanimous) LUX Fight League 6 August 30, 2019 5 5:00 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 16–3 Rony Jason Decision (unanimous) LUX Fight League 4 March 15, 2019 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 15–3 Luis Guerrero Submission (armbar) LUX Fight League 3 October 5, 2018 1 2:48 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 14–3 Rogelio Meneses TKO (punches) Rock Fighting League 2 August 17, 2018 1 3:31 Epazoyucan, Mexico
Win 13–3 Antonio Hernández Submission (armbar) Xtreme Fighters Latino 38 June 1, 2018 1 1:21 Mexico City, Mexico Won the XFL Featherweight Championship.
Loss 12–3 Amir Elzhurkaev KO (punches) ACB 78 January 13, 2018 2 3:06 Grozny, Russia Bantamweight bout.
Win 12–2 Issac Ruelas Submission (rear-naked choke) Jasaji Fighting League 17 September 23, 2017 1 2:23 Mexico City, Mexico Won the JFL Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Raúl Najera Ocampo TKO (punches) Xtreme Fighters Latino 34 April 21, 2017 1 3:37 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 10–2 Carlos Enrique Cañada Submission (rear-naked choke) Jasaji Fighting League 15 March 18, 2017 1 3:37 Mexico City, Mexico Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 9–2 Paul Márquez Moreno Submission (armbar) Jasaji Fighting League 14 November 26, 2016 1 4:46 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 8–2 Luis Torres TKO (punches) Coatza Fight Night 5 April 16, 2016 1 1:15 Coatzacoalcos, Mexico Return to Featherweight.
Win 7–2 Gilberto Pantoja Submission (triangle choke) Elite Fight Night 1 September 19, 2015 2 2:19 São Paulo, Brazil Bantamweight bout.
Win 6–2 Duda Sales Submission (heel hook) Thunder Fight 3 April 11, 2015 1 3:42 São Paulo, Brazil Bantamweight bout.
Win 5–2 José Roberto dos Santos TKO (retirement) MMA Super Heroes 7 November 15, 2014 1 2:28 São Paulo, Brazil Catchweight (132 lb) bout.
Win 4–2 Isaque Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Pro Fight MMA Brazil 11 July 27, 2014 2 2:44 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 3–2 Rodrigo Praia TKO (punches) It's Time Combat 4 April 16, 2014 2 N/A Manaus, Brazil
Loss 3–1 Thiago Silva Decision (split) Big Way Fight 3 November 8, 2013 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win 3–0 Luiz Silva Submission (armbar) It's Time Combat 3 July 13, 2013 1 N/A Manaus, Brazil
Win 2–0 Raniel da Costa TKO (punches) It's Time Combat 2 February 1, 2013 2 N/A Manaus, Brazil
Win 1–0 Francivaldo Arauvo TKO (punches) It's Time Combat 1 September 8, 2012 2 N/A Manaus, Brazil

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See also

References

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