Diego Lopes, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 27 wins, 7 losses, and 0 draws. Competing primarily in the featherweight division, he stands at 5' 11" with a reach of 72", making him a formidable opponent in the octagon. Lopes is known for his proficiency in Jiu-Jitsu, a fighting style that has served him well throughout his career. His performance statistics demonstrate a striking accuracy of 48%, averaging 4.1 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.72 strikes per minute. His takedown accuracy is 55%, and he attempts an average of 1.7 submissions per 15 minutes. Notable victories in Lopes' career include a decisive win against Brian Ortega, who held an ELO rating of 1129 at the time. His most recent fights have seen him secure victories over Sodiq Yusuff via KO/TKO, Dan Ige by unanimous decision, and Brian Ortega in another unanimous decision. However, he suffered a loss against Alexander Volkanovski in 2025. His latest victory was against Jean Silva, achieved through a knockout or technical knockout. As of his UFC debut on May 6, 2023, Lopes currently holds the #2 ranking in the featherweight division and trains at Brazilian Warriors/Lobo Gym.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-13 | UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva | Jean Silva | KO/TKO Punches | 2 | 4:48 | Win |
| 2025-04-12 | UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes | Alexander Volkanovski | U-DEC | 5 | 5:00 | Loss |
| 2024-09-14 | UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC | Brian Ortega | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Win |
| 2024-06-29 | UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2 | Dan Ige | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Win |
| 2024-04-13 | UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill | Sodiq Yusuff | KO/TKO Punches | 1 | 1:29 | Win |
| 2023-11-11 | UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira | Pat Sabatini | KO/TKO Punches | 1 | 1:30 | Win |
| 2023-08-05 | UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font | Gavin Tucker | SUB Triangle Armbar | 1 | 1:38 | Win |
| 2023-05-06 | UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo | Movsar Evloev | U-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Loss |
| Fight # | Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2025-09-13 | Jean Silva | 1106 | Win | +22 | 1102 |
| 7 | 2025-04-12 | Alexander Volkanovski | 1170 | Loss | -13 | 1080 |
| 6 | 2024-09-14 | Brian Ortega | 1129 | Win | +19 | 1093 |
| 5 | 2024-06-29 | Dan Ige | 1064 | Win | +16 | 1074 |
| 4 | 2024-04-13 | Sodiq Yusuff | 1079 | Win | +23 | 1058 |
| 3 | 2023-11-11 | Pat Sabatini | 1069 | Win | +24 | 1035 |
| 2 | 2023-08-05 | Gavin Tucker | 1040 | Win | +23 | 1011 |
| 1 | 2023-05-06 | Movsar Evloev | 1079 | Loss | -12 | 988 |