Diego Lopes vs Pat Sabatini — Fight recap

Diego Lopes defeated Pat Sabatini via KO/TKO in the first round at 1:30 on November 11, 2023, with referee Keith Peterson officiating. Lopes dominated the striking exchanges, landing 13 of 18 significant strikes (72% accuracy) while Sabatini managed only 7 of 12 (58%).

The decisive difference came from Lopes's precision on the head, connecting on 11 of 15 attempts compared to Sabatini's 3 of 7. Lopes also secured one knockdown during the onslaught, which ultimately forced the stoppage.

Neither fighter attempted takedowns successfully—Lopes went 0 for 1 while Sabatini failed on both attempts—keeping the fight entirely on the feet where Lopes's superior striking accuracy proved overwhelming. The quick finish positioned Lopes as a rising prospect in the featherweight division.