DIEGO LOPES

Hailing from Brazil, Diego Lopes sharpened his craft at Lobo Gym MMA as an orthodox fighter. He entered the UFC featherweight division following a stint as the featherweight champion for LUX Fight League. Known for utilizing high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and an aggressive approach, he has secured multiple post-fight bonuses while competing against elite opponents. His resume includes significant matchups against Brian Ortega and various encounters at the highest levels of the promotion.

Entering this contest with a professional record of 28-8-0, Lopes has experienced mixed results in his five most recent outings. He heads into this event following a knockout victory against Steve Garcia in June 2026. Prior to that, he dropped a unanimous decision to Alexander Volkanovski, which followed a technical knockout win over Jean Silva. He also suffered a previous decision loss to Volkanovski, preceded by a unanimous decision win against Brian Ortega.