Diego Lopes updates his health status after his loss at UFC 325 and reassures fans: 'I'm fine'

Diego Lopes focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/diegolopesmma

Hours after being defeated by Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 325 and failing to win the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg), Diego Lopes came forward to reassure his fans and clarify his state of health. The Brazilian fractured both feet during the fight while kicking the Australian's legs and midsection. Despite the injury, he remained a dangerous opponent throughout all five rounds.

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In a video posted to his official Instagram account, Franja showed the state of his feet hours after the fight. Despite the graphic images, he made a point of emphasizing that they are minor fractures and therefore he will not need to undergo major procedures.

"Everything is fine. The initial diagnosis at the arena was that I might have fractured both feet. We went to the hospital, they did tests, and everything was fine. Just some fractures in both feet, but surgery isn't necessary. I'll be wearing orthopedic boots and crutches for a few weeks," said the athlete.

🚨 Diego Lopes provides an update on his foot injury:

"Everything is fine. The initial diagnosis at arena was that I might have broken both feet.

We went to the hospital, they ran tests, and everything was fine. Just some fractures in both feet, but surgery isn't necessary.… https://t.co/Em6t742we7 pic.twitter.com/Wyorp38Q0N

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) February 1, 2026

Check out the results of UFC 325

MAIN CARD

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) – Title fight

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Benoit Saint Denis defeated Dan Hooker by technical knockout (punches and elbows) at 4:45 of round 2.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy defeated Rafael Fiziev by technical knockout (punches) at 4:30 of round 2.

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Tallison Teixeira defeated Tai Tuivasa by unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld defeated Jamie Mullarkey by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:01 of Round 1.

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Billy Elekana defeated Junior Tafa by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:18 of round 2.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston defeated Cody Brundage by technical knockout (punches) at 4:08 of round 2.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun defeated Torrez Finney by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)

Welterweight (up to 77 kg): Jonathan Micallef defeated Oban Elliott by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:31 of round 2.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli defeated Yi Zha by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Dom Mar Fan defeated SangWook Kim by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Keiichiro Nakamura defeated Sebastian Szalay by technical knockout (knee strike) at 3:38 of round 3.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Lawrence Lui defeated Sulangrangbo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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