Diego Lopes is a top contender in the UFC Featherweight division and a fighter to watch.
Born in Manaus, in the Amazon rainforest, Diego Lopes has come a long way to reach the UFC. He began training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a child and started his professional MMA career at 17.
At 19, he moved to Mexico to train and develop his MMA skills, making a name for himself. This journey led to his UFC debut in 2023, where he quickly became a prominent figure in the Featherweight division.
How old is Diego Lopes?
Diego Lopes is 30 years old, born on December 30, 1994. He grew up in Manaus, Brazil, a city in the Amazon rainforest.
His family practiced Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and Lopes followed this tradition. He promised his parents a better life when he moved to Mexico for training.
He trained at Lobo Gym in Mexico, where he met fighters like Francisco Grasso and former UFC champion Alexa Grasso.
Diego Lopes Height, Weight, and Reach
Lopes is 5 foot 9 inches tall and competes in the UFC Featherweight division at 145lbs.
For his last fight, he weighed in at 146lbs, the same as his opponent Brian Ortega. He has a reach of 72.5 inches or 184cm.
Diego Lopes Social Media
Lopes is popular on Instagram with 586,000 followers as of April 2025. He mainly posts training photos, fight promotions, and personal photos outside of training. His Instagram handle is diegolopesmma.
He is also active on X (formerly Twitter), interacting with fans and sharing daily updates. He has 26,100 followers on X, and his handle is DiegolopesMMA.
Diego Lopes MMA Record
| WLD | (T)KO | SUB |
|---|---|---|
| 26-6-0 | 10-2 | 11-0 |
Diego Lopes MMA Stats
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 4.20 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 54% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 4.11 |
| Significant Strike Defense | 51% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 0.50 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 40% |
| Takedown Defense | 53% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 2.76 |
Diego Lopes Net Worth
With 6 UFC fights and only 1 loss, Lopes is on track to earn significant income.
Reportedly, he earned $304,000 for his win against Dan Ige at UFC 303. It`s assumed he received a similar or higher amount for defeating Ortega at UFC 306.
However, precise details about Lopes’ total net worth are not widely available and reported figures can vary.
Diego Lopes Next Fight
At UFC 314, Diego Lopes will face former champion Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC Featherweight Championship.
After Ilia Topuria vacated the Featherweight belt, Lopes and Volkanovski will compete for the title in Miami on April 12.
A victory would secure Lopes` first UFC title at age 30.
Diego Lopes Walk-out Song
Lopes often changes his walk-out music, keeping his song choice a surprise.
In his recent victory over Brian Ortega at UFC 306, he walked out to the Mexican song “La Chona” by Los Tucanes de Tijuana.
Diego Lopes vs. Movsar Evloev
Lopes` UFC debut against Movsar Evloev was notable. He stepped in on five days` notice as a replacement for Bryce Mitchell at UFC 288.
Despite a short preparation, he started aggressively against Evloev, stunning the #10 ranked contender.
Although he tired later in the fight, Lopes nearly submitted Evloev with a Kimura. Evloev narrowly escaped and won by decision, but it was a strong debut for Lopes.
Diego Lopes vs. Brian Ortega
One of Lopes’ biggest wins was against Brian Ortega at UFC 306.
He controlled the fight, earning a unanimous decision victory in his most high-profile UFC fight.
This was Ortega’s last fight at Featherweight before moving to Lightweight, ending with a loss to Lopes. Lopes dominated, dropping Ortega early in the first round and maintaining control throughout the fight.
