Diego Lopes (fighter)

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Diego Lopes
BornDiego Lopes da Silva
(1994-12-30) 30 December 1994 (age 29)
Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofPuebla, Mexico
TeamLobo Gym MMA
RankBlack belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins24
By knockout10
By submission12
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout2
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Diego Lopes da Silva[3] (born 30 December 1994) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of April 16, 2024, he is #14 in UFC featherweight rankings.[4]

Background[edit]

Born and raised in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, Lopes began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at a young age, as it was a tradition in his family to fight. He quickly began competing at the age of 7. At 16 he received his purple belt and soon after transitioned into MMA.[5]

Mixed martial arts career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Lopes made his professional MMA debut in his native country of Brazil in September 2012. He won his debut and competed seven more times and went 5–2. Eight fights into his MMA career, Lopes was offered an opportunity to teach in Mexico by his jiu-jitsu instructor. At 19 years of age, Lopes took his coach up on the offer and relocated to Mexico where he began teaching. He later resumed his fighting career.[5]

After competing in multiple promotions in Mexico, Lopes was invited to face Joanderson Brito at Dana White's Contender Series 37 on 31 August 2021. He lost the bout via technical Decision.[6]

After 3 more fights in other promotions, Lopes was eventually signed by the UFC.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship[edit]

Making his UFC debut on five days' notice,[8] Lopes faced Movsar Evloev on 6 May 2023 at UFC 288, replacing Bryce Mitchell.[9] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[10] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.[11]

Lopes faced Gavin Tucker on 5 August 2023 at UFC on ESPN 50. He won the bout via armbar in the first round.[12] This victory earned him his first Performance of the Night award.[13]

Lopes faced Pat Sabatini on 11 November 2023 at UFC 295.[14] He won the bout by TKO in the first round.[15] This victory earned him his second Performance of the Night award.[16]

Lopes faced Sodiq Yusuff on 13 April 2024 at UFC 300.[17] After landing two knockdowns, Lopes won by technical knockout in the second minute of the first round.[18]

Championships and accomplishments[edit]

Mixed martial arts[edit]

Mixed martial arts record[edit]

Professional record breakdown
30 matches 24 wins 6 losses
By knockout 10 2
By submission 12 0
By decision 2 4
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 24–6 Sodiq Yusuff TKO (punches) UFC 300 April 13, 2024 1 1:29 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 23–6 Pat Sabatini KO (punches) UFC 295 November 11, 2023 1 1:30 New York City, New York, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 22–6 Gavin Tucker Submission (armbar) UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font August 5, 2023 1 1:38 Nashville, Tennessee, United States Performance of the Night.
Loss 21–6 Movsar Evloev Decision (unanimous) UFC 288 May 6, 2023 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 21–5 Angel Rodriguez TKO (punches) LUX Fight League 28 November 18, 2022 2 0:40 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 20–5 Kenn Glenn KO (punches) Fury FC 57 February 11, 2022 3 4:39 Humble, Texas, United States
Loss 19–5 Nate Richardson Decision (split) Fury FC 52 October 17, 2021 5 5:00 Houston, Texas, United States For the Fury FC Featherweight Championship.
Loss 19–4 Joanderson Brito Technical Decision (unanimous) Dana White's Contender Series 37 August 31, 2021 3 0:10 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Brito was deducted one point in round 3 due to an eye poke which rendered Lopes unable to continue.
Win 19–3 Masio Fullen Submission (armbar) LUX Fight League 12 March 12, 2021 3 3:06 Monterrey, Mexico Defended the LUX Fight League Featherweight Championship.
Win 18–3 Marco Beltrán Submission (kneebar) LUX Fight League 7 November 29, 2019 1 1:35 Monterrey, Mexico Won the LUX Fight League Featherweight Championship.
Win 17–3 Alejandro Solano Rodríguez Decision (unanimous) LUX Fight League 6 August 30, 2019 5 5:00 Monterrey, Mexico
Win 16–3 Rony Jason Decision (unanimous) LUX Fight League 4 March 15, 2019 3 5:00 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 15–3 Luis Guerrero Submission (armbar) LUX Fight League 3 October 5, 2018 1 2:48 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 14–3 Rogelio Meneses TKO (punches) Rock Fighting League 2 August 17, 2018 1 3:31 Epazoyucan, Mexico
Win 13–3 Antonio Hernandez Submission (armbar) Xtreme Fighters Latino 38 June 1, 2018 1 1:21 Mexico City, Mexico Won the XFL Featherweight Championship.
Loss 12–3 Amir Elzhurkaev KO (punches) ACB 78: Young Eagles 24 January 13, 2018 2 3:06 Grozny, Russia
Win 12–2 Issac Ruelas Submission (rear-naked choke) Jasaji Fighting League 17 September 23, 2017 1 2:23 Mexico City, Mexico Won the JFL Featherweight Championship.
Win 11–2 Raúl Najera Ocampo TKO (punches) Xtreme Fighters Latino 34 April 21, 2017 1 3:37 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 10–2 Carlos Enrique Canada Submission (rear-naked choke) Jasaji Fighting League 15 March 18, 2017 1 3:37 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 9–2 Paul Marquez Moreno Submission (armbar) Jasaji Fighting League 14 November 26, 2016 1 4:46 Mexico City, Mexico
Win 8–2 Luis Torres TKO (punches) Coatza Fight Night 5 April 16, 2016 1 1:15 Coatzacoalcos, Mexico
Win 7–2 Gilberto dos Santos Pantoja Submission (triangle choke) Elite Fight Night 1 September 19, 2015 2 2:19 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 6–2 Duda Sales Submission (heel hook) Thunder Fight 3 April 11, 2015 1 3:42 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 5–2 Jose Roberto dos Santos TKO (retirement) MMA Super Heroes 7 November 15, 2014 1 2:28 São Paulo, Brazil
Win 4–2 Isaque Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Pro Fight MMA Brazil 11 July 27, 2014 2 2:44 São Paulo, Brazil
Loss 3–2 Rodrigo Praia TKO (punches) It's Time Combat 4 April 16, 2014 2 N/A Manaus, Brazil
Loss 3–1 Thiago Silva Decision (split) Big Way Fight 3 November 8, 2013 3 5:00 Manaus, Brazil
Win 3–0 Luiz Silva Submission (armbar) It's Time Combat 3 July 13, 2013 1 N/A Manaus, Brazil
Win 2–0 Raniel da Costa TKO (punches) It's Time Combat 2 February 1, 2013 2 N/A Manaus, Brazil
Win 1–0 Francivaldo Arauvo TKO (punches) It's Time Combat 1 September 8, 2012 2 N/A Manaus, Brazil

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See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Diego Lopes | UFC". UFC.com. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  3. ^ Harkness, Ryan (26 April 2024). "NAC to discuss 'withholding purse' of UFC 300 fighters Tsarukyan, Lopes". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  4. ^ "UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions | UFC.com". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  5. ^ a b Segura, Danny (6 May 2021). "Meet Diego Lopes: UFC hopeful and one of Latin America's brightest prospects". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  6. ^ Segura, Danny (15 March 2023). "Diego Lopes still hopeful of UFC opportunity: I'm 'a completely different fighter' than the one from Contender Series". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  7. ^ Martin, Damon (29 December 2023). "MMA Fighting's 2023 Rookie of the Year: Diego Lopes". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  8. ^ "UFC 288 bonuses: Taking fight on five days' notice got Diego Lopes an extra $50,000". MMA Junkie. 7 May 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  9. ^ Lee, Alexander K. (2 May 2023). "Bryce Mitchell out of UFC 288, Diego Lopes steps in to fight Movsar Evloev". MMA Fighting. Archived from the original on 2 May 2023. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  10. ^ Bitter, Shawn (6 May 2023). "UFC 288: Movsar Evloev Wins Decision Over Game Diego Lopes". Cageside Press. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Bonus Time! Frevola Cashes In For Dober TKO". www.mmamania.com. 7 May 2023. Archived from the original on 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
  12. ^ Erickson, Matt (5 August 2023). "Diego Lopes shines with rare finish of Gavin Tucker at UFC on ESPN 50". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  13. ^ a b Erickson, Matt (6 August 2023). "UFC on ESPN 50 bonuses: Tatiana Suarez among five $50,000 'Music City' winners". MMA Junkie. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
  14. ^ Calhoun, Curtis (15 September 2023). "Top Prospect Diego Lopes Signs New UFC Deal, Octagon Return Booked". MMA News | UFC News, Results and Interviews. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  15. ^ Morehouse, Cade (11 November 2023). "UFC 295: Diego Lopes Ends Pat Sabatini's Night Early". Cageside Press. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  16. ^ a b "UFC 295 bonuses: Seven pick up extra $50K on finish-heavy New York show". MMA Junkie. 12 November 2023. Retrieved 12 November 2023.
  17. ^ "Diego Lopes vs. Sodiq Yusuff joins stacked UFC 300 lineup". MMA Junkie. 24 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  18. ^ Dewar, Val (14 April 2024). "UFC 300: Diego Lopes Continues Rise, TKOs Sodiq Yusuff". Cageside Press. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  19. ^ Thomas Gerbasi (19 December 2023). "The Newcomers - 2023 UFC.com Awards". Ultimate Fighting Championship.
  20. ^ "Diego Lopes". Sherdog. Retrieved 6 February 2024.

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