The Brazilian Cowboy
Bruno Lopes
Career overview
Bruno Lopes, the Brazilian Cowboy, holds a 14-3 professional record and competes as an orthodox light heavyweight from Brazil. Standing 6'2" with a 74-inch reach, Lopes is a volume striker who lands 2.88 strikes per minute with 43% accuracy while absorbing 4.21 strikes per minute and defending at 54%—metrics that reflect his aggressive but somewhat wild striking approach.
He averages 1.93 takedowns per 15 minutes with just 21% accuracy, though he maintains a perfect 100% takedown defense. His 15.0 knockout score indicates finishing power, but recent results suggest durability concerns.
Over his last five fights, Lopes has gone 2-3, with victories via unanimous decision over Magomed Gadzhiyasulov in January 2025 and a second-round knockout of Mikheil Sazhiniani in August 2024. However, he has suffered three consecutive knockout losses: to Brendson Ribeiro in September 2023, Dustin Jacoby in May 2025, and Navajo Stirling in March 2026, with all three defeats coming within the first two rounds.
Lopes' inconsistency and vulnerability to early striking exchanges remain significant obstacles to meaningful contention at 205 pounds.