Noche UFC 3: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva Preview, Odds, Prediction (Sep 13)
- Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva is the main event of Noche UFC 3.
- Silva is looking for his 14th win in a row and sixth straight finish.
- Lopes fought Alex Volkanovski for 25 minutes five months ago.
Diego Lopes, who last fought Volk for the title, takes on surging finisher Jean Silva in the Noche UFC 3 headliner on September 13 at San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center.
Lopes vs. Silva is a high-stakes match for both fighters. For Silva, it’s a chance to extend his 13-fight winning streak. For Lopes, it’s all about redemption after a missed opportunity to become the featherweight champ.
How to Watch
- Where: Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas
- When: Saturday, September 13, at 10 p.m. ET
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva Odds
Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva Preview
Diego Lopes is 26-7, with a 5-2 UFC record. His UFC journey started against Movsar Evloev, where he was controlled on the ground and dropped a unanimous decision. Yet, Lopes showed his slick submission game by nearly catching Evloev multiple times.
He rebounded in style, choking out Gavin Tucker before switching gears and showcasing knockout power against Pat Sabatini and Sodiq Yusuff.
His momentum carried him to back-to-back decision wins over Dan Ige and Brian Ortega, earning him a shot at the vacant featherweight belt. That opportunity, however, ended in heartbreak as Alexander Volkanovski overwhelmed him across five rounds.
Still, surviving 25 minutes with one of the GOATs of MMA added priceless experience, which could help him a lot in the Noche UFC 3 headliner.
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That’s where he’ll face Jean Silva, a 16-2 fighter with 13 straight wins. A member of the Fighting Nerds team has become a fan favorite thanks to his finish-oriented style. Silva has ended four of his last five fights by KO/TKO before submitting Bryce Mitchell with a slick ninja choke.
His offensive arsenal is diverse, and his fight IQ is impressive, but durability over five rounds remains a question mark. Only three of Silva’s pro bouts have gone the distance, and he has never fought beyond three rounds.
Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva Prediction
Jean Silva will aim for an early finish, but if his plan fails, he’s in trouble. Our prediction is that Lopes will weather the storm, turn the tide with volume, and close the fight strong.
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