Diego Lopes Height, Weight, Reach & Career Highlights

Cameron Kelly Updated: May 01 2026 19:00

Diego Lopes is a Brazilian professional who competes in the featherweight division. With 27 wins from 35 professional bouts, 11 by knockout and 12 by submission. He is known for his elite submission game and relentless pace.

Birthday	12/30/1994
Age	31
Country	Brazil
Nickname
Height	5'11"
Reach	72.5"
Stance	Orthodox
Weight Division	Featherweight
Professional Record	27-8-0

Diego Lopes Age

Diego Lopes was born on December 30, 1994, which makes him 34 years old. He was 17 years old when he turn professional in MMA in 2012.

Lopes joined the UFC in May 2023, he was 28 years old at the time. On May 6th, he stepped into the Octagon on just five days notice. He faced Movsar Evloev and lost in the third round by decision.

Diego Lopes Height, Weight & Reach

Lopes is 5 feet 11 inches tall and has a reach of 72.5 inches. He has an above average reach in the featherweight division. It allows him to strike outside the range of the opponent.

Since his debut in 2023, Diego Lopes has competed exclusively in the UFC featherweight division. He weighs 145 pounds.

Diego Lopes Record

Lopes holds a 27-8-0 record and is currently ranked #2 in the Featherweight Division.

Diego Lopes most recent bouts:

January 2026: Lost to Alexander Volkanovski in round 5 by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 325.
September 2025: Defeated Jean Silva in round 2 by KO/TKO at Noche UFC 3 in the main event.
April 2025: Lost to Alexander Volkanovski in round 5 by unanimous decision at UFC 314.
September 2024: Defeated Brian Ortega in round 5 by unanimous decision at UFC 306.

Lopes was a 2025 UFC Honors Award Nominee for President's Choice Fight of the Year, recognizing his impressive performance against Jean Silva at Noche UFC 3.

What's next for Lopes?

After coming off a second championship loss to Alexander Volkanovski in January 2026, there is not currently a set date for Lopes next fight.

Diego Lopes Trainer

Diego trains under Francisco Grasso at Lobos Gym in Mexico.

Even though Lopes is a Brazilian native, he built his career in Mexico when he moved at the age of 19. He considers the Grasso team his primary training group.