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The UFC featherweight division remains one of the most thrilling weight classes in MMA. The roster delivers high-stakes drama, whether it's title chases, grudge matches, or unexpected upsets.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 9

Diego Lopes reveals three fights UFC offered him after Alexander Volkanovski title loss

Diego Lopes claims he’s never turned down a fight from the UFC and he doesn’t plan on starting now. The #2 UFC featherweight contender is fresh off his first title fight at UFC 314 in April.

MMA News / The SportsRush / May 20

Watch: Volkanovski Drops Hilarious Video Playfully Mocking Joe Rogan, Dana White, McGregor, and Other MMA Icons

To become one of the greatest featherweights in the history of the UFC takes excellent conditioning and strength, in-ring intelligence, and unwavering focus.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 14

UFC Vegas 106’s Awesome Main Card Bouts Saturday Night at Apex

UFC Vegas 106 fight week continues ahead of the final UFC Fight Night before the promotion recesses next weekend in observance of the Memorial Day holiday inside the United States.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 19

Jon Anik ‘shames’ Diego Lopes for mistake in pivotal moment in UFC 314 title fight

Longtime UFC broadcaster Jon Anik believes Diego Lopes hit the brakes at an inopportune time at UFC 314. UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes fell just short of a championship belt at UFC 314 earlier this month.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 18

Lopes comments following UFC 314 defeat

On Saturday, Diego Lopes rumbled with Alexander Volkanovski pound-for-pound at UFC 314 for the featherweight title. Ilia Topuria vacated the championship to move up to the lightweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 17

Watch Diego Lopes break down in tears backstage after UFC 314 loss

Behind the scenes footage perfectly captured the highs and lows that athletes go through when they step inside the Octagon. The build up to UFC 314 was already emotional for Diego Lopes as the Brazilian looked to bring the UFC featherweight title back to his family.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 16

Alexander Volkanovski ‘looked old’ against Diego Lopes… UFC legend reveals major concerns for the champion

Alexander Volkanovski isn’t the fighter he once was, according to an MMA icon. At UFC 314, inside the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, USA, ‘The Great’ recaptured his featherweight championship with a sparkling display against Diego Lopes.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / April 15

After falling short at UFC 314, what’s next for Diego Lopes?

In the main event of UFC 314 this past Saturday night, the vacant featherweight title was on the line. Former champion Alexander Volkanovski (27-4) was looking to regain the featherweight title as he took on top contender Diego Lopes (26-7).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 15

Alexander Volkanovski admits Diego Lopes 'was probably tougher than we thought'

Fresh off regaining the featherweight championship in the UFC 314 main event last Saturday, newly crowned two-time titleholder Alexander Volkanovski reflected

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 14

UFC 314 stars Alexander Volkanovski & Diego Lopes swap wholesome messages after fight

Disappointment about not claiming the UFC featherweight belt didn’t stop Diego Lopes from congratulating Alexander Volkanovski after their fight. The two

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 14

Diego Lopes releases statement following UFC 314 loss

Diego Lopes and former champion Alexander Volkanovski fought for the vacant 145-pound title on Saturday in the UFC 314 main event. Ilia Topuria vacated the championship to move up to the lightweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13

Diego Lopes breaks his silence following devastating UFC 314 loss to Alexander Volkanovski

Diego Lopes devastatingly came up short at UFC 314 on Saturday as Alexander Volkanovski bucked the trend for fighters 35 years old and older in UFC title fights.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 13

Alexander Volkanovski receives immediate call out from 19-0 Russian after beating Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski could have a massive challenge on his hands, with an undefeated superstar laying down the gauntlet. Last night, ‘The Great’ wrote the next chapter of his phenomenal story, by reclaiming his featherweight world title.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Alexander Volkanovski Breaks Two Curses with UFC 314 Result vs. Diego Lopes

UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski made history at UFC 314 by reclaiming the title after beating Diego Lopes in Saturday's main event. In doing so, according to ESPN, Volkanovski became the first male fighter age 35 or older to win a UFC championship at any weight class below welterweight.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 12

UFC Stream: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes UFC 314 fight

The next stage of UFC featherweight history is finally here. Alexander Volkanovski takes on Diego Lopes for the vacant featherweight throne in the main event of UFC 314 tonight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 12

Diego Lopes breaks down in tears as he gets wholesome surprise ahead of UFC 314 title fight

Diego Lopes is now just hours out from the biggest fight of his career thus far, hoping to become the next UFC featherweight champion. At UFC 314 on Saturday night in Miami, Diego Lopes looks to continue his extremely impressive run in the UFC when he takes on Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant featherweight title.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 12

UFC 314: Volkanovski vs. Lopes Live Results

The vacant featherweight title is on the line in the UFC 314 main event. Former titleholder Alexander Volkanovski takes on No. 3 ranked Diego Lopes for the 145-pound championship relinquished by Ilia Topuria.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 11

UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes full prelim fight card predictions

The UFC is in Miami, FL for a UFC 314 event headlined by a featherweight title fight, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide picks for all eight of the night's prelim fights.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 11

UFC 314 Beef: Explaining reason behind Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez altercation

UFC 314 is set for Saturday at Keshaya Stadium in Miami, featuring an electrifying card with elite-level fighters. The recent UFC press conference turned chaotic when Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez engaged in an unexpected, heated verbal confrontation.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Diego Lopes and Yair Rodriguez Separated by Security as Tensions Erupt During UFC 314 Press Conference

The UFC 314 press conference in Miami was a spectacle of drama, with matchups between opponents who genuinely have disdain for each other. While the event featured intense back-and-forths and staredowns between matchups like Michael Chandler vs.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / April 10

Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes prediction, odds, pick for UFC 314

UFC 314: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes continues on the main card with the main event title fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes in the featherweight division.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 8

Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire Predicts Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes, Recalls Nearly Retiring Before UFC 314 Call

Patricio "Pitbull" Freire (36-7) will be making his UFC debut on Saturday, and his MMA career might have come to an end if that wasn't the case. Freire is taking on Yair Rodriguez (19-5, 1 NC) on the main card of UFC 314 in Miami.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 8

Diego Lopes was stopped by ruthless ground and pound strikes in his last TKO loss

One of the UFC’s most exciting additions in recent years has dealt with some losses along the way. Diego Lopes’ career has been a remarkable story which now sees him competing at the very top of the featherweight division.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 7

Former UFC champion gives prediction for UFC 314 main event title fight

Former featherweight champion Alexander Volkanoski has the opportunity to regain the title at UFC 314 when he faces No. 3 ranked Diego Lopes with the vacant title on the line. Volkanovski will enter the fight coming off back-to-back losses.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 10

Diego Lopes Reportedly in Talks to Headline UFC Mexico City vs. Ex-Champ

Top 5 featherweights might end up taking center stage at UFC Mexico City. After five-straight wins, three of which came in 2024, fast-rising contender Diego Lopes isn't due for a title shot just yet, with the Brazilian standout fighting another name before he gets his hands on the undefeated champion Ilia Topuria.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 16

After a masterful performance at Noche UFC, what’s next for Diego Lopes?

This past Saturday night on the main card of Noche UFC, we saw a big time featherweight matchup. Former two-time title challenger Brian Ortega (16-4) was looking to halt the momentum of rising superstar Diego Lopes (26-6).