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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 confirms move to lightweight, targets Charles Oliveira fight
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — Diego Lopes’ next fight will shake up UFC lightweight division
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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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