Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva Headline UFC Night
Featherweight ex-champion Diego Lopes will seek victory against Jean Silva in the main event of UFC Noche, which will be held on Saturday at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Lopes, currently ranked among the best in the division, comes to this match after a loss in his last appearance in the octagon, where he fought for the vacant championship. Before this setback, Lopes had a streak of five consecutive victories. Silva, for his part, is undefeated in the UFC and with an impressive record of finishes in his last five fights, including knockouts and submissions.
Din Thomas agrees on the difficulty of betting against Silva, highlighting his precision and Lopes’ toughness. Thomas predicts that Silva could take the fight to the ground if necessary, thus avoiding the knockout. The betting analysis suggests a fight that could extend beyond 2.5 rounds, given the balance between both fighters and their endurance. It is highlighted that Silva has not reached the decisions since his participation in “Dana White’s Contender Series” in 2023, and Lopes has not yet been finished in the UFC. In addition, predictions are offered for other fights on the card. In the lightweight category, a victory is anticipated for Jared Gordon over Rafa Garcia, whether by KO, TKO, or decision. In another lightweight bout, Joaquim Silva is expected to defeat Claudio Puelles. Finally, in the flyweight category, Alessandro Costa is favored to defeat Alden Coria.Silva is clearly difficult to take down, as his takedown defense has worked well. He submitted a dangerous black belt in his last fight. Diego is not a great wrestler and is hittable. But Silva is someone you can’t take too many punches from. Something that gets lost in all of Silva’s antics is his technical ability. He has his hands down and is playful, but he is a technician who has a lot of power. Not only will Silva win this fight, but I think he will go far in this division.
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