A delicate situation? Diego Lopes shows his recovery after injury at UFC 325.

Diego lopes Focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/diegolopesmma

A return to the octagon is still uncertain, but Diego lopes He has already begun to show signs of progress in the recovery process after suffering a tough defeat in UFC 325The featherweight (up to 65,7 kg), who fought for the belt against Alexander Volkanovsky In January, in Sydney, Australia, he is experiencing a delicate period away from competitions after injuries suffered during the match, including multiple fractures in his feet.

In a post on his Instagram story, Diego himself shared images of his rehabilitation process, indicating that he remains focused on physical recovery. The Brazilian, who represents Mexico in the UFC, had a foot massage session at the UFC PI, the Performance Institute of Dana White's organization.

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At the time of the fight, the fighter's team revealed details of his medical condition and confirmed that the athlete needed immediate medical attention after the fight. In a social media post, Jason House, a member of Lopes' team, explained the situation experienced by the Brazilian.

“It feels like we broke both feet (referring to the wrestler)… Some nights you’re at the after-party, other nights you’re in the emergency room. But every morning I’m grateful for the opportunity to live this life alongside my best friends,” he wrote.

Diego Lopes' current form

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.

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.