Diego Lopes News
Diego Lopes and Movsar Evloev trade barbs over potential rematch following Aljamain Sterling's withdrawal
Curtis Calhoun - September 18, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes shut down Movsar Evloev’s calls for a short-notice rematch after Aljamain Sterling’s withdrawal from UFC 307. Evloev and Sterling were scheduled to feature on the UFC 307 main card next month before Sterling announced his withdrawal due to injury. As of this writing, the UFC hasn’t named a potential replacement opponent for Evloev.
Alexander Volkanovski open to interim title fight against Diego Lopes for UFC return: "You never know"
Josh Evanoff - September 16, 2024
Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes he could face Diego Lopes next. The Brazilian fighter is fresh off his return to the cage on the main card of Noche UFC on Saturday. There, Diego Lopes faced the biggest test of his career in the form of Brian Ortega. ‘T-City’ was hoping to earn a title shot with a victory, and was coming off a submission victory over Yair Rodriguez in February.
Diego Lopes may have secured UFC 308 backup spot from Dana White: "We’d do anything for that guy"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 15, 2024
Dana White likes what he has seen from Diego Lopes, and he might just give the rising 145-pounder a backup spot for the next UFC featherweight title fight. Lopes was in action on the main card of UFC 306. It was a big opportunity for the Lobo Gym member, as he went up against the number three-ranked featherweight Brian Ortega. There will be a huge shift when it’s time to update the rankings, as Lopes, who had been ranked number 13, defeated “T-City” via unanimous decision.
Pros react after Diego Lopes defeats Brian Ortega at UFC 306
Chris Taylor - September 14, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 306 main card lineup featured a highly anticipated men’s featherweight bout between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. Ortega and Lopes were of course originally booked to square off at June’s UFC 303 event, but ‘T-City’ was forced out of the contest the day of the fight due to illness.
Brian Ortega wanted Diego Lopes fight to be rebooked to "finish" their story: "I don’t want to leave anyone with any doubt"
Cole Shelton - September 12, 2024
Brian Ortega wanted to fight Diego Lopes so fans could get the answer on who would emerge victorious. Ortega has seen plenty of fights get scrapped that never ended up getting rebooked. One of the biggest what-if fights of all time is Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Tony Ferguson. So, after Ortega was pulled from his UFC 303 bout against Lopes, he knew his next fight had to be against the Brazilian.
Diego Lopes intends to make two trips to the Octagon at UFC 306
Harry Kettle - September 12, 2024
UFC featherweight Diego Lopes is planning on making two trips to the Octagon this weekend at Noche UFC. On Saturday night, Diego Lopes faces the toughest test of his career. He will go up against Brian Ortega in a fight that could set him up for great things at 145 pounds. Of course, it’s going to be a tough bout, but he seems to be feeling pretty confident about his chances.
Brian Ortega admits he's "thankful" the UFC pulled him from June matchup against Diego Lopes: "They were looking out for me"
Cole Shelton - September 11, 2024
Brian Ortega is happy the Ultimate Fighting Championship pulled him from his scheduled UFC 303 bout against Diego Lopes in June. Ortega and Lopes agreed to fight on short notice after Conor McGregor withdrew from the event. The UFC needed to boost the card and Ortega and Lopes agreed to fight. However, on weigh-in day, the fight was moved from featherweight to lightweight.
Diego Lopes responds to Ilia Topuria's title shot callout: "If he's saying my name..."
Curtis Calhoun - September 10, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes knows what’s potentially on the line this weekend ahead of the biggest fight of his career. Lopes will face former UFC featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega at UFC 306 at the Las Vegas Sphere. This is the toughest on-paper test of Lopes’s career and could potentially earn him a title shot with a win.
Diego Lopes explains why fighting Aljamain Sterling next "doesn't make sense"
Cole Shelton - July 15, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes doesn’t think he should fight Aljamain Sterling next time out. Lopes is coming off a decision win over Dan Ige at UFC 303, on a fight that Ige took on just hours notice. Lopes was originally supposed to fight Brian Ortega, but the former title contender was forced out of the bout on the day of the event.
Diego Lopes explains why he doesn't want UFC rematch with Movsar Evloev next: "We’re looking at a completely different fight"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 11, 2024
Diego Lopes doesn’t have revenge on his mind at the moment. Lopes is currently riding a four-fight winning streak. His stock continues to rise, especially after agreeing to fight Dan Ige instead of Brian Ortega on just a few hours notice.
Aljamain Sterling eyes UFC 306 showdown with Diego Lopes: "Let's make it happen at the Sphere"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2024
Former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling has his sights set on rising 145-pounder Diego Lopes. Lopes had a ton of eyeballs on him during the UFC 303 PPV last month. He was initially expected to meet Brian Ortega in the co-main event. “T-City” ended up suffering a fever and could not compete just hours before the card began. Lopes ended up accepting a fight with Dan Ige, taking a unanimous decision victory.
Diego Lopes answers Movsar Evloev’s latest taunts after UFC 303 victory
Curtis Calhoun - July 1, 2024
UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes issued a cold response to Movsar Evloev’s tweet during his UFC 303 victory. Lopes defeated short-notice replacement Dan Ige in the UFC 303 co-main event on Saturday in Las Vegas. He was originally scheduled to face Brian Ortega in a featherweight bout before Ortega withdrew hours before the event due to illness.
Pros react after Diego Lopes defeats Dan Ige at UFC 303
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 303 event was co-headlined by a lightweight bout between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. Lopes was initially slated to fight Brian Ortega in tonight’s co-headliner. However, ‘T-City‘ was forced to withdraw last minute due to a fever.
UFC 303 Results: Diego Lopes defeats Dan Ige (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 29, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 303 results, including the co-main event between Dan Ige and Diego Lopes. Lopes was initially slated to fight Brian Ortega in tonight’s co-headliner. However, ‘T-City‘ was forced to withdraw last minute due to a fever.
Brian Ortega out, Dan Ige steps in to fight Diego Lopes at UFC 303
Cole Shelton - June 29, 2024
A major change has happened to UFC 303 as the co-main event as Brian Ortega is out of his fight against Diego Lopes and Dan Ige has stepped up on short notice. Ortega vs Lopes was supposed to take place at featherweight but on Friday the fight was moved to lightweight. Now, sources confirmed to BJPENN that Ortega is out of the fight and Ige has stepped up on short notice.
Alexander Volkanovski shares prediction for Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes at UFC 303
Cole Shelton - June 26, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski is excited to see the UFC 303 co-main event between Brian Ortega and Diego Lopes. Ortega and Lopes agreed to fight each other on short notice in the co-main event in a pivotal bout at featherweight. The winner of the scrap will put themselves in a good spot to fight for the title next.
Diego Lopes calls for rematch with “Decision Man” Movsar Evloev following UFC 300
Harry Kettle - April 16, 2024
UFC star Diego Lopes has called for a rematch with Movsar Evloev following his recent triumph at UFC 300. For those who don’t know, Diego Lopes is a fascinating rising prospect in the UFC. He’s won his last three fights via first round finish, with the most recent of those coming against Sodiq Yussuf last weekend at UFC 300.
Dan Ige names potential opponents following KO win over Andre Fili, wants to fight on UFC card in Las Vegas Sphere
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2024
Dan Ige is fresh off a devastating knockout victory, and the UFC featherweight already has some intriguing names on his mind. Ige shared the Octagon with Andre Fili in the main event of a UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas on February 10. One solid punch to the jaw, and Fili was done. Ige landed one more punch on a floored Fili to seal the deal. “50K” lived up to his nickname, snagging a “Performance of the Night” bonus for his efforts.