Diego Lopes Recovers with a Spectacular KO over Jean Silva on UFC Night
Diego Lopes starred in a triumphant return on Saturday, knocking out Jean Silva in the featherweight main event at UFC Fight Night, held in San Antonio. This high-caliber fight kept fans on the edge of their seats. Lopes (27-7), after a failed attempt for the division championship in April, demonstrated his determination. He dominated the fight, securing an advantageous position in the first round and punishing Silva with elbows, also seeking submission. Despite the adversity, Silva resisted. In the second round, Silva tried to take control, but Lopes responded with a spinning back kick that knocked down his opponent. Taking advantage of the situation, Lopes connected a series of blows until referee Mike Beltran stopped the fight at 4:48. Lopes’ celebration was interrupted when Silva, visibly affected and with blood, stood up and pushed his rival.For Silva (16-3), this defeat ends a streak of 13 consecutive victories since 2018. In another featured fight, Tatiana Suarez dominated Amanda Lemos, securing a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). Suarez (11-1) secured takedowns in all three rounds and accumulated a control time of 9 minutes and 34 seconds. This victory positions her for another title opportunity. Lemos (15-5-1) reacted in the last minute of the third round, but it was not enough to change the result. The event, UFC Fight Night, commemorated Mexico’s Independence Day. Originally scheduled in Guadalajara, it was moved due to delays in the construction of a new stadium.This game has levels: your level and the high level. I am at the high level. I proved it tonight.
Diego Lopes
