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Diego Lopes Record, stats and next fight

28-8-0 (W-L-D)

12Wins by knockout
12Wins by submission
15First round finishes
Diego Lopes
Photo : The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Stats and record

36Pro fights
86%Finish rate
10UFC fights
8Title fights
7Performance bonuses
1Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO12 (43 %)
Submission12 (43 %)
Decision4 (14 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO2 (25 %)
Submission0 (0 %)
Decision6 (75 %)

Profile

Age
31 years
Born
December 30, 1994
Birthplace
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Height
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight
146 lbs (66 kg)
Reach
72" (184 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Division
Featherweight
Fighting out of
Puebla, Mexico
Team
Lobo Gym MMA Brazilian Warriors
Trainer
Francisco Grasso
UFC debut
May 6, 2023

Fight history

  1. Win

    vs Steve Garcia

    UFC Freedom 250 · Jun 14, 2026 · Washington, D.C., United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:42
  2. Loss

    vs Alexander Volkanovski Title Bonus

    UFC 325 · Feb 1, 2026 · Sydney, Australia

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Jean Silva Bonus

    UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva · Sep 13, 2025 · San Antonio, Texas, United States

    Method
    TKO (spinning back elbow and punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:48
  4. Loss

    vs Alexander Volkanovski Title Bonus

    UFC 314 · Apr 12, 2025 · Miami, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Brian Ortega

    UFC 306 · Sep 14, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Dan Ige

    UFC 303 · Jun 29, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  7. Win

    vs Sodiq Yusuff

    UFC 300 · Apr 13, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:29
  8. Win

    vs Pat Sabatini Bonus

    UFC 295 · Nov 11, 2023 · New York City, New York, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:30
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  1. Win

    vs Gavin Tucker Bonus

    UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font · Aug 5, 2023 · Nashville, Tennessee, United States

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:38
  2. Loss

    vs Movsar Evloev Bonus

    UFC 288 · May 6, 2023 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Win

    vs Ángel Rodríguez

    LUX 028 · Nov 18, 2022 · Monterrey, Mexico

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:40
  4. Win

    vs Kenn Glenn

    Fury FC 57 · Feb 11, 2022 · Humble, Texas, United States

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:39
  5. Loss

    vs Nate Richardson Title

    Fury FC 52 · Oct 17, 2021 · Houston, Texas, United States

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  6. Loss

    vs Joanderson Brito

    Dana White's Contender Series 37 · Aug 31, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Technical Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    0:10
  7. Win

    vs Masio Fullen Title

    LUX 012 · Mar 12, 2021 · Monterrey, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:06
  8. Win

    vs Marco Beltrán Title

    LUX 007 · Nov 29, 2019 · Monterrey, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (kneebar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:35
  9. Win

    vs Alejandro Solano Rodríguez Title

    LUX 006 · Aug 30, 2019 · Monterrey, Mexico

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  10. Win

    vs Rony Jason

    LUX 004 · Mar 15, 2019 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  11. Win

    vs Luis Guerrero

    LUX 003 · Oct 5, 2018 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:48
  12. Win

    vs Rogelio Meneses

    Roca Fighting League 2 · Aug 17, 2018 · Epazoyucan, Mexico

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:31
  13. Win

    vs Antonio Hernández Title

    Xtreme Fighters Latino 38 · Jun 1, 2018 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:21
  14. Loss

    vs Amir Elzhurkaev

    ACB 78 · Jan 13, 2018 · Grozny, Russia

    Method
    KO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:06
  15. Win

    vs Issac Ruelas Title

    Jasaji Fighting League 17 · Sep 23, 2017 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:23
  16. Win

    vs Raúl Najera Ocampo

    Xtreme Fighters Latino 34 · Apr 21, 2017 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:37
  17. Win

    vs Carlos Enrique Cañada

    Jasaji Fighting League 15 · Mar 18, 2017 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:37
  18. Win

    vs Paul Márquez Moreno

    Jasaji Fighting League 14 · Nov 26, 2016 · Mexico City, Mexico

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:46
  19. Win

    vs Luis Torres

    Coatza Fight Night 5 · Apr 16, 2016 · Coatzacoalcos, Mexico

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:15
  20. Win

    vs Gilberto Pantoja

    Elite Fight Night 1 · Sep 19, 2015 · São Paulo, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (triangle choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:19
  21. Win

    vs Duda Sales

    Thunder Fight 3 · Apr 11, 2015 · São Paulo, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (heel hook)
    Round
    1
    Time
    3:42
  22. Win

    vs José Roberto dos Santos

    MMA Super Heroes 7 · Nov 15, 2014 · São Paulo, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (retirement)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:28
  23. Win

    vs Isaque Silva

    Pro Fight MMA Brazil 11 · Jul 27, 2014 · São Paulo, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:44
  24. Loss

    vs Rodrigo Praia

    It's Time Combat 4 · Apr 16, 2014 · Manaus, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    N/A
  25. Loss

    vs Thiago Silva

    Big Way Fight 3 · Nov 8, 2013 · Manaus, Brazil

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  26. Win

    vs Luiz Silva

    It's Time Combat 3 · Jul 13, 2013 · Manaus, Brazil

    Method
    Submission (armbar)
    Round
    1
    Time
    N/A
  27. Win

    vs Raniel da Costa

    It's Time Combat 2 · Feb 1, 2013 · Manaus, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    N/A
  28. Win

    vs Francivaldo Arauvo

    It's Time Combat 1 · Sep 8, 2012 · Manaus, Brazil

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    N/A

Analysis

Diego Lopes competes in the UFC featherweight division and comes from Brazil.

His professional record stands at 28 wins and 8 losses. Of those wins, 12 came by KO or TKO, 12 by submission and 4 on the scorecards, a 86% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on May 6, 2023 at UFC 288 against Movsar Evloev (loss). He has since gone 7-3 in 10 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on June 14, 2026 at UFC Freedom 250, he beat Steve Garcia by KO (punches) in the second round.

His career includes 8 title fights and 7 performance bonuses.

He stands 180 cm, has a 184 cm reach and fights out of an orthodox stance.

He trains at Lobo Gym MMA Brazilian Warriors out of Puebla, Mexico.

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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