Diego Lopes confirms move to lightweight, targets Charles Oliveira fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Diego Lopes has announced he will compete in the UFC lightweight division after two unsuccessful featherweight title challenges against Alexander Volkanovski. Lopes hinted at a fight with Charles Oliveira, who is currently looking for a matchup after Arman Tsarukyan's recent booking. Lopes aims for a fight on the card at Madison Square Garden in November, targeting both a top-tier opponent and a possible No. 1 contender bout alongside the BMF title.
- •Lopes shared his plans for the lightweight division via Instagram.
- •He is targeting a fight at Madison Square Garden in November.
- •Oliveira is seeking an opponent after Tsarukyan's booking.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Diego Lopes’ next fight will shake up UFC lightweight division
"Diego Lopes confirms a move up to 155 pounds and theres only one matchup that makes sense for his first fight at lightweight
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