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Is Diego Lopez Married? Wife, Girlfriend, and All About UFC Star’s Dating Life

Published 04/04/2024, 10:05 AM EDT

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With two back-to-back finishes in 2023, UFC rising star Diego Lopes is looking to have a thrilling 2024. Lopes fought thrice last year, registering two impressive victories that left the fans wanting more. The wait to see him back in the octagon is almost over, as Diego Lopes is set to face Sodiq Yusuff at UFC 300.

This preliminary fight has hyped all fans, as everyone expects an explosive performance from both fighters. As time moves on, Lopes’ popularity is only increasing! Moreover, fans now want to know more about his personal life. One of the most asked questions around him is about the Brazilian fighter’s marital and relationship status. Here is everything we know about that!

Is Diego Lopes married? Is he dating?

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Some famous personalities just never like to reveal anything about their family and personal life. And it might be right to say that Diego Lopes could be one of them! Why? Because information about his relationship or marital status is a thing of pure mystery.

The UFC star has never really spoken about his partner, hence we have no official confirmation about the same. But as per several credible sources, the absence of this information just proves that Diego Lopes isn’t married. Is he dating? Well, that has a whole different answer.

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Although fans have never seen Diego Lopes with someone they can term as his partner, there are some rumors that might intrigue every MMA fan. There is a social media post going around, claiming that Lopez is dating actress Sydney Sweeney. In all likelihood, this is just Lopez falling prey to the trend of fans trolling fighters with dating rumors about celebrities. Some of you might remember that his compatriot Charles Oliveira received similar treatment last year.

For those who do not know, Sweeney is a 26-year-old actress. She is best known for her role in Euphoria! While the news seems exciting, this is just a meme to trigger comic reactions from fans.

More about Diego Lopes’ personal life

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According to sources, Diego Lopes was born and raised in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. However, he later left his home country to pursue the dream of MMA. At a young age, Lopes shifted to Mexico, from where he currently fights. Interestingly, the Brazilian fighter maintains privacy when it comes to his family.

However, in a UFC 295 press conference, the 29-year-old mentioned his family in a heartfelt statement. Talking about his career, Lopes revealed how he has been able to help his family. “I have been able to help my parents. Also, my sister. (I have helped) finish her house”. By “finishing”, Lopes meant that he was able to fully furnish his family’s house.

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While that’s all we know about the personal side of Lopes so far, fans can see his professional side in the Octagon in less than two weeks. Do you think he will make it three wins in a row in the UFC? Let us know in the comments.

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Written by:

Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC Content Analyst at EssentiallySports. A senior writer with almost 1000 articles under his belt, Sushant is always scanning the MMA landscape for current trends and breaking news. His knowledge and expertise in the sport are well-reflected in the ‘Opinion’ pieces he churns out from time to time.
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Yeswanth Praveen