In 2016 and the first half of the 2017, Lopez signed a multi-fight contract with the King of the Cage, winning all three fights against Rick James, Journey Newson and Benjamin Vinson, respectively.
[2] After the fight against Steven Peterson at Dana White's Contender Series 7, Lopez was awarded with UFC contract, together with Joby Sanchez.
[3] On 9 December 2017, Lopez was scheduled to face Martin Day at UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega.
[10] Lopez faced Vince Morales on 13 July 2019 at UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs.
[12] After a three-year layoff, Lopez faced Mario Bautista on 5 November 2022 at UFC Fight Night 214.