What Does Diego Lopes' Tattoos Mean?

Last Modified Apr 11, 2025 11:28 GMT
UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC: Ortega v Lopes
UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC: Ortega v Lopes (Getty)

The No.3 ranked featherweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Diego Lopes is an exceptional fighter with a diverse skill set. Even though he has the core of his fights on the ground, that does not stop him from knocking out his opponents while standing. The orthodox fighter made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2012, and with more than a decade of expertise in the sport, he currently maintains a record of 26 wins and 6 losses in his career so far. The majority of his finishes are via submission(12), and knockout(10), and also holds 15 first-round finishes to his name, ornamenting his fight resume.

Diego Lopes made his promotional debut on short notice of five days against the undefeated Russian fighter Movsar Evloev at UFC 288 on May 6, 2023. The fight took place in New Jersey, United States, and Lopes was able to get through three rounds with Evloev. However, a dominant Evloev had a unanimous decision win over the Brazilian and both contenders won the ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus for their peak-level performance. However, Diego Lopes immediately bounced back from the loss in his next match against Gavin Tucker via a first-round armbar submission and is currently on a five-fight win streak.

Diego Lopes's tattoos

Diego Lopes has around 4 visible tattoos on his body so far. The main one on the chest and others on his hands and rib cage.

UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC: Ortega v Lopes
UFC 306 at Riyadh Season Noche UFC: Ortega v Lopes (Getty)

Diego Lopes's chest tattoo

Diego Lopes has tattooed the quote “DREAM BELIEVE MAKE IT HAPPEN” on his chest area. According to Lopes, he got this tattoo during one of his toughest phases in life and it often works as a reminder for himself till now and going forward.

Also Read: Who did Diego Lopes lose to?

Diego Lopes tattoo on the right hand

Diego Lopes has another tattoo on his right forearm which suggests to be a lion's head in an advanced or modern art form.

Diego Lopes tattoo near the left elbow

Diego Lopes has another tattoo on his left hand near his elbow, which is a symbol. And there needs to be clarity regarding the sign tattooed.

Diego Lopes tattoo on the rib cage

Diego Lopes has another quote tattooed on his right rib cage area. However, the language used is expected to be in his mother tongue and hence needs more clarity on that one too.

FAQs On Diego Lopes' tattoos

A. Diego Lopes has around 4 visible tattoos on his body so far.

A. Diego Lopes has tattooed the quote “DREAM BELIEVE MAKE IT HAPPEN” on his chest area. 

A. Lopes is set to go up against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314.

A. Diego Lopes is a Brazilian fighter.

A. Diego Lopes is currently 30 years old as of April 2025.

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