- Lopes is one of the top UFC featherweight contenders today.
- Lopes holds an MMA record of 26 wins and seven losses.
- Lopes is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Alexander Volkanovski on April 12 at UFC 314.
Brazilian MMA star Diego Lopes climbed up the UFC featherweight division with a 5-2 win-loss record under the promotion. His defeats were courtesy of Movsar Evloev and Alexander Volkanovski.
The next time he enters the octagon, his UFC odds will be available at the BetMGM online sportsbook. But who will Lopes face next? Does he deserve a shot at the title? Check out his next confirmed opponent below.
When Is Diego Lopes’ Next Fight?
Lopes’ next confirmed fight is yet to be determined, but he’s coming off a tough unanimous decision loss to Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 314 on April 12, where he came up short of becoming the UFC featherweight champion.
Diego Lopes MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 26-7
- Wins by TKO/KO: 10
- Wins by decision: 4
- Striking accuracy: 54%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.20
- Significant strikes absorbed: 4.11
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.50
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 2.76
- Significant strikes defense: 51%
- Takedown defense: 53%
- Knockdown average: 0.75
- Average fight time: 08:33
Diego Lopes’ Notable Wins
Lopes’ victories inside the octagon include Gavin Tucker, Pat Sabatini, Sodiq Yusuff, Dan Ige, and Brian Ortega.
Diego Lopes UFC Earnings
Lopes’ estimated UFC earnings are $902,000, which he earned in seven bouts under the promotion. His biggest single-fight payout came when he fought Volkanovski at UFC 314, where he bagged $682,000.
Diego Lopes Team and Corner
Lopes represents the Lobo Gym MMA team, which is located in Guadalajara, Mexico. Aside from repping his squad as a fighter, Lopes also acts as a BJJ coach for the team, along with other coaches Francisco Grasso and AJ Schnieder.
