When Is Diego Lopes’ Next Fight?

Brazilian MMA star Diego Lopes climbed up the UFC featherweight division with a 5-2 win-loss record under the promotion. His defeats were at the hands 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 opponent is Volkanovski in a championship rematch on January 31 at UFC 325, which goes down inside Qudos Bank Arena in Australia.

Diego Lopes’ MMA Record and Statistics

• MMA record: 27-7
• Wins by TKO/KO: 11
• 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, Brian Ortega, and Silva.

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, based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Aside from repping his squad as a fighter, Lopes also serves as a BJJ coach for the team, alongside other coaches Francisco Grasso and AJ Schnieder.