DIEGO LOPES

Representing Brazil, Diego Lopes hones his skills as a featherweight at Lobo Gym MMA. Before ascending to the global stage, he captured the featherweight title in the LUX Fight League, successfully defending the belt once. His background centers on elite Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, complemented by an aggressive approach geared toward finishing opponents. Prior to reaching the UFC through a short-notice opportunity, he gained experience across various circuits in Brazil and Mexico, including a appearance on Dana White's Contender Series.

Lopes arrives at this competition holding a professional record of 22-6-0. His recent history includes a first-round armbar victory over Gavin Tucker in August 2023. This followed a competitive unanimous decision loss to Movsar Evloev during his promotional debut. Before entering the octagon, he secured back-to-back knockout wins over Ángel Rodríguez and Kenn Glenn, though he also suffered a split decision defeat against Nate Richardson in late 2021.