Former UFC featherweight title challenger Diego Lopez has fought for the featherweight belt twice however has but to win it, and is contemplating a transfer to light-weight.
Lopez first confronted Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314 in 2025, combating for the 145-pound strap after Ilia Topuria vacated the championship and moved up the rankings. Nevertheless, he was unable to win the title as his skilled Australian opponent constantly outplayed him and executed a balanced recreation plan to change into a two-time UFC featherweight champion.
In 2026, UFC leaders gave Lopez one other probability to win the 145-pound title.
After he returned to successful territory final 12 months by knocking out Gian Silva at Noce UFC, matchmakers awarded him a title rematch forward of different apparent contenders like Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy.
Lopez fought again with “The Nice” at UFC 325 earlier this 12 months, and the rematch performed out a lot the identical approach as the primary battle. Volkanovski once more used the same strategy and once more comfortably defeated Diego Lopez by unanimous resolution.
Diego Lopez teases weight as much as 155 kilos
After competing and failing to win the featherweight belt twice, Diego Lopez has hinted at transferring as much as 155 kilos, as a 3rd shot on the 145-pound title appears unlikely anytime quickly. He advised Reate Viana:
“It will likely be tough to win a 3rd title as I’ve already misplaced two, so I’m analyzing whether or not I need to keep on this class or attempt to battle at the next weight.”
“It is one thing I have been fascinated about for some time now…I’ve already talked to the folks closest to me and it is actually a chance. However we additionally have to see what the UFC’s plans are…So to start with, I’ll sit down and discuss to the UFC and… I might like to speak and see what they assume for me and see what they are saying to me. Then we’ll give them enter from there as nicely. However sure, transferring up the ranks is unquestionably a chance.”
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