Featherweight#2 RankedACTIVE
Diego Lopes
27-7
Age
30
Height
5'11"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
72.5"
Avg Fight Time
10:31
Gym
Brazilian Warriors / Lobo Gym
UFC Record
6-3(9 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 2 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 3R2 1R3 2
Last 5
WWLWW
Finish Rate
85%
Bonuses
7
Style
Jiu-Jitsu
Location
Manaus, Brazil
Last Fight2026-02-01
AV
L - Alexander Volkanovski
SubmissionR1 1:38
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
Opponent Last Bout
W - Diego LopesDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
GT
vs Gavin Tucker
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font· 2025-09-27
Submission
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 1:38
SubmissionTriangle Armbar From Bottom Guard·R1 1:38
WIN
JS
vs Jean Silva
UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:48
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:48
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes· 2025-04-12
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DI
vs Dan Ige
UFC 303: Pereira vs. Prochazka 2· 2024-06-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SY
vs Sodiq Yusuff
UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R1 1:29
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 1:29
WIN
PS
vs Pat Sabatini
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:30
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:30
LOSS
ME
vs Movsar Evloev
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo· 2023-05-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
BO
vs Brian Ortega
UFC 306: Riyadh Season Noche UFC
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AV
vs Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.1/min
Grappling
0.79 TD
Defense
47%
⚖️Diego adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 49% striking and 56% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
24 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+74% vs div avg
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
71%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Counters
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
42%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
38%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
4× detected
Clinch → Takedown
4× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (75%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 280% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
33% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#21
33% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punches to Head At Distance leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Triangle Armbar From Bottom Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Sub/15min (1.7) and TD Acc% (56%).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (18/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 85% of wins end in finish (11 KO + 12 subs).📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (120% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
49%
Average
Division Rank#23 of 45
0%100%
Striking Defense
47%
Average
Division Rank#38 of 45
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
43% acc69%
Clinch
69% acc8%
Ground
70% acc23%
Striking Differential-0.62/min
4.10 landed/min4.72 absorbed/min
4.10
Landed/Min
4.72
Absorbed/Min
0.79
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed388
Sig. Strikes Attempted798
Key Insights
Diego is active on the ground (26%).
Primarily a headhunter with 76% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 23% from ground at 70% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Elite KD exchange: deals 10.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#5 of 45
0%100%
TD Defense
68%
Elite
Division Rank#22 of 45
0%100%
TD Success Rate
56%(est)
Landed
5
Defended
4
Total
9
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
0.79
TD / 15min
1.74
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
9
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
18
Attempted
56%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
8 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
63%
R2
0%
R3
38%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 68%.
Active submission threat (1.74/15min).
High TD accuracy (56%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 23% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
776
0.96
Ratio
Absorbed
808
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
10/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
25.8
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.4
Standing %
89%
R3 vs R1 Output
120%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.96x) - absorbs more than deals.
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (25.8) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 120% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 9 fights
R1 Control
0:36
R2 Control
0:47
R3 Control
0:17
R1 to Final
+12%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-6.1pp
Body
+10.8pp
Leg
-4.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-34.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
13.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
72%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#26
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#33
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#23
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#38
of 45
📉 Below Average
Knockdowns
#9
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#33
of 45
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#2
of 45
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#36
of 45
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3079
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
6
/ 10
60% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights