Back home: Diego Lopes praises the simplicity of his hometown.

Current second-ranked UFC featherweight fighter visits family after loss at UFC 325.

Diego Lopes walking in Sydney, Australia.

Diego lopes walking in Sydney, Australia, before the UFC 325. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Diego lopes He's home. The Brazilian, who represents Mexico in the UFC, is recovering. of the defeat suffered against Alexander Volkanovski in the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) title fight at UFC 325On January 31st, in Sydney, Australia, the 31-year-old athlete, enjoying a period of rest, shared some family moments in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.

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In a post on his Instagram feed, the 'fringe' athlete shared a carousel of photos set to the song 'Estamos Bien' by Bad Bunny. Among the pictures are: the athlete with friends on the street, at home watching television, typical regional dishes, smiles, and a moment of leisure flying a kite. Within this, the featherweight also shared a heartfelt message about his time in Manaus.

"The simplest things are things I wouldn't trade for anything," he wrote. Diego lopes in your profile.

 

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Diego lopes He is currently ranked second in the UFC featherweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Known for his aggressive style in the octagon and his fringe, the featherweight fighter recently missed the opportunity to win the category's belt against... Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 325.

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Given this situation, Diego lopes, who is currently ranked second in the category, returns to the queue. Among his last three fights, the Brazilian challenged for the featherweight title twice against Volkanovski.

'Fringe' still doesn't have a fight scheduled for the remainder of the 2026 season. While the featherweight doesn't know his next opponent in Dana White's company, Lopes is taking the opportunity to recover and seek improvements for his next challenges before stepping into the world's most famous octagon again.

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