Diego Lopes 2024: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements

Who is Diego Lopes?

Diego Lopes is one of the hottest prospects in the UFC featherweight division. Despite joining the promotion just a year prior, the 29-year-old fought at the highly anticipated UFC 300 event against Sodiq Yusuff. But given that the UFC featherweights are still relatively new in the promotion, there isn't much known about the Brazilian fighter. Here is more information about the UFC featherweight.

Diego Lopes’s early life

The newly signed UFC featherweight, Diego Lopes was born on the 30th of December, 1994 in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Lopes would start his journey in combat sports by the age of 7, as he would start training in Jiu Jitsu. He would earn his purple belt by the age of 16.

Lopes is one of the most sought-after prospects in the division especially with all the success he gained in the Latin American scene. Lopes transitioned to MMA in 2012 at 17 years old and would join the biggest MMA promotion by 2023, even winning MMA Fighting's Rookie of the Year award.

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Diego Lopes’s wife and children

Given that Diego Lopes is currently one of the hottest prospects in the UFC, there is quite a ton of curiosity looming over the UFC prospect's personal life. However, just like some famous personalities, the Brazilian doesn't let the outside world and the media much about his love life or family.

But given that there is little to no information about the 29-year-old having a family of his own, it is safe to say that the UFC featherweight is still a bachelor. However, as per how the dating scene plays out, some rumors put Lopes in the spotlight shocking quite a lot of people.

There was a social media post earlier this year that made it seem that the UFC prospect was dating gorgeous actress and Euphoria star, Sydney Sweeney. However, the post ended up being nothing more than just a meme.

Diego Lopes’s net worth 2024

As of April 2024, the Net Worth of the UFC featherweight is expected to be around $200,000. He earned $66,000 from his UFC 300 fight. However, Lopes' financial aspects are hidden.

Diego Lopes’s career timeline

Diego Lopes began his MMA career all the way back in September 2012. He fought in the regional circuit till 2018, having 17 fights in the span of 6 years, going 14-3. He signed with Lux Fight League in 2018, where he would fight in the promotion for almost 3 years, before getting a chance at Dana White's Contender series.

Lopes would find himself in the losing corner at Dana White's Contender Series and would go on to lose his next fight at Fury FC 52. He would win his next two in incredible fashion, securing a short-notice fight against Movsar Evloev at UFC 288. Despite losing the fight, he would be awarded a contract, securing a contract with the biggest MMA promotion in the world. Next, he faced Sodiq Yusuff at UFC 300, and won the fight via KO.

Diego Lopes’s contracts

Diego Lopes back on September 15, 2023, announced on Twitter that he had signed a multiple-fight contract with the UFC. His impressive performance against Gavin Tucker seems to have been what led to the promotion signing the UFC contender.

In the tweet, he wrote, "I just signed a new contract with the UFC for multiple fights 🇲🇽🇧🇷 I am blessed with everything that is happening in my life. @JasonKHouse you are the best manager brother, thanks for everything"

Diego Lopes’s career stats and records

UFC Featherweight, Diego Lopes has a record of 24-6. In his 24 wins, he won 22 of those fights by way of finishes. 10 by way of KO/TKO and 12 by way of submission. The Brazilian also has an impressive 14 finishes in the first round. Lopes boasts an impressive 91% finish rate in his professional MMA career.

Diego Lopes’s social media accounts

Diego Lopes’s personal information

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