Gustavo Lopez

Fighter Facts

• Pro since 2012
  
   
• Has won four of his last seven (4-2-1)
  
   
• Five wins by KO, six by submission (Shoulder choke, Armbar, Guillotine choke, 2 RNC, arm triangle)
  
   
• Eight first round finishes

UFC History

UFC Fight Night (9/18/21) Lopez fought to a three-round draw with Alatengheili

UFC on ESPN (3/20/21) Lopez was knocked out by Adrian Yanez at :27 of the third round

UFC on ESPN (11/7/20) Lopez submitted Anthony Birchak via rear naked choke at 2:43 of the first round

UFC on ESPN (6/13/20) Lopez lost a three round unanimous decision to Merab Dvalishvili

Q&A

When and why did you start training for fighting? I wrestled in high school and college, got into helping people get ready for fights and decided to do it myself and set a goal to be a world champion.

What ranks and titles have you held? Combate Americas bantamweight champ

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I've reached the pinnacle of the sport, fighting against the best fighters in the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Menlo College, Bachelors of Finance degree

What was your job before you started fighting? Barback

If any list specific accomplishments in amateur competition? State place winner Washington State wrestling

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ Brown belt

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine

Favorite Striking technique: Switchstep Cross