Diego Lopes eyes UFC lightweight move after Freedom 250
A potential 155-pound jump by Lopes could force a divisional reshuffle and open fresh title contender paths in the UFC lightweight ranks.
Diego Lopes is signaling a move to UFC lightweight at 155 pounds following his win at UFC Freedom 250, with negotiations intensifying as Alexander Volkanovski shuts the door on another featherweight title shot. The Brazilian striker, fresh off a victory at UFC Freedom 250, has publicly indicated his intention to compete at lightweight, a division where the top spots are crowded with contenders like Islam Makhachev, Charles Oliveira, and Dustin Poirier. Lopes’ camp has engaged in preliminary discussions with UFC brass about the move, which would mark a significant shift in his career trajectory and the division’s competitive balance.
