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Diego Lopes Eyes Dream UFC Matchup Against Max Holloway, Shrugs Off Tickle Fight Question at Vancouver Q&A

After his defeat to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314, Diego Lopes bounced back to secure an impressive win over Jean Silva at Noche UFC last month. His

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Diego Lopes Joins Alex Pereira’s Sister After UFC 320 Winner Issues Moving Message

Alex Pereira‘s night at UFC 320 was filled with redemption and emotion. The Brazilian not only won back his light heavyweight title but also dispelled any remaining doubts following his loss to Magomed Ankalaev earlier this year.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / September 16

After his win at Noche UFC, what’s next for Diego Lopes?

This past Saturday at Noche UFC, we saw a highly anticipated featherweight matchup in the main event. Former title challenger Diego Lopes (27-7) took on surging top contender Jean Silva (16-3).

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 16

UFC title hopeful dismisses Diego Lopes' case for Alexander Volkanovski rematch

Lerone Murphy doesn’t believe that Diego Lopes’ performance at Noche UFC was enough to change the title picture at 145 lbs. Taking place on the same night

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 15

Aljamain Sterling Calls for Diego Lopes Clash, Eyes Featherweight Title Shot

Former bantamweight king Aljamain Sterling has set his sights on one of the UFC featherweight division’s hottest names. After watching Diego Lopes stop Jean Silva in spectacular fashion at Noche UFC, Sterling said he wants Lopes next with the winner advancing to a title shot.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 15

Jean Silva reveals brutal aftermath of Diego Lopes clash and clears air on loss

A brutalized Jean Silva took to Instagram on Sunday, where he showcased is brutal injuries following his two round war with Diego Lopes at Noche UFC 3.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 14

Potential featherweight matchups for Diego Lopes, Jean Silva after bout

Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva has concluded, and the UFC matchmakers will be considering who the fighters on the card will take on next. Here are the matchups that make sense for the main event fighters, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva.

Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 14

Diego Lopes Stops Jean Silva in Thrilling Main Event at Noche UFC

San Antonio, Texas — The UFC’s annual Noche UFC celebration of Mexican Independence Day once again delivered fireworks. Featherweight contender Diego Lopes closed the show in style at the Frost Bank Center, stopping Jean Silva with a spectacular spinning elbow and follow-up punches late in the second round.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 14

UFC hands $100,000 double-bonus to Diego Lopes after spinning elbow ended ‘fight of the year’

Diego Lopes has a lot to be happy about after Noche UFC. Not only did Diego Lopes make it to back to the win column on Saturday, but the former UFC title challenger might have reinserted himself into the title picture as well.

Aston Villa News / NY Fights / September 14

Noche UFC Recap: Diego Lopes and David Martinez Deliver Statement Wins

Combat sports fans were treated to a massive weekend as boxing and the UFC teamed up to deliver two megacards, the third annual Noche UFC, and the highly anticipated superfight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 14

Alexander Volkanovski reveals why Diego Lopes rematch could be a possibility in instant Noche UFC reaction

Alexander Volkanovski has shared his thoughts on the huge featherweight clash that just happened in San Antonio. Following UFC 319 last month, it already looked like Volkanovski’s next challenger may have already been lined up for him.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 13

Diego Lopes halts Jean Silva’s win streak at Noche UFC

Featherweight Diego Lopes caught Jean Silva with a spinning back elbow, followed by strikes to TKO Silva in Round 2 to cap off the main event of Noche UFC in San Antonio, Texas.

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MMA News / MMA on SI / September 13

Ugly scenes at Noche UFC 3 after spinning elbow KO leads to post-fight attack

Noche UFC 3's main event between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva couldn't have delivered a better fight. The two Brazilian sluggers swung for the bleachers for most of their two rounds before a savage finish led to an unfortunate post-fight interaction.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 13

Towel thrown in after Diego Lopes’ teammate suffers freak injury at Noche UFC

Punches aren’t the only things flying in the Octagon at Noche UFC. Before Diego Lopes makes the walk to the main event against Jean Silva, his teammate Alessandro Costa fought on the undercard.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 12

Noche UFC: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva full fight card picks & predictions

The UFC heads to San Antonio, TX this week for the third edition of Noche UFC, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 14 fights on the card.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 11

Diego Lopes on Noche UFC main event: 'I'm finishing this fight'

A featherweight match between No. 2 ranked contender Diego Lopes (26-7) and No. 10 ranked Jean Silva (16-2) headlines Saturday's Noche UFC 3 fight card in San Antonio, Texas.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11

Jean Silva Accused of ‘Jealousy’ After Hating on UFC Noche Rival Diego Lopes

The UFC has produced countless rivalries, some born from championship stakes, others fueled by personal grudges. While many escalate into heated trash talk, a few stay lighthearted.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 10

UFC Fight Night – Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva: Preview & Betting Tips

The spotlight shines bright this Saturday as two surging Brazilians, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, collide in the main event of the third annual UFC Noche event.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 10

UFC Noche Almost Had the Perfect Main Event After Diego Lopes Reveals Fight Offer

The UFC has seen several fighters rise quickly by capitalizing on significant opportunities, and Diego Lopes has emerged as one of the most talked-about names in the featherweight division.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 10

Diego Lopes almost broke his opponent’s arm in gruesome submission to record his first UFC win

Noche UFC star Diego Lopes entered the winners’ circle in the promotion with one of 2023’s most brutal submissions. Mixed martial arts’ leading promotion will celebrate Mexican Independence for the third time this Saturday, as the latest installment of Noche UFC takes place at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 9

Diego Lopes bounced back from short-notice defeat to start impressive win streak that led to title fight

Diego Lopes can take inspiration from his own previous performances as he looks to bounce back from a devastating title defeat. The Brazilian fighter is preparing to main event Noche UFC 3, off the back of a devastating title defeat at the hands of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 8

Does Diego Lopes fight like a Mexican? Brazilian UFC star said this before last Noche UFC

Two Brazilians headline this weekend’s Noche UFC, an event commemorating the Mexican fighting spirit. Former UFC title challenger Diego Lopes returns after a five-round loss to current champion Alexander Volkanovski in April when he takes on ‘Fighting Nerds’ star Jean Silva.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 4

Alessandro Costa Plans Double Duty at Noche UFC 2025

, Alessandro Costa will have more than just his own fight to think about when he steps into the octagon on September 13. The UFC flyweight contender (14-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) not only faces Alden Coria at Noche UFC in San Antonio, but he also intends to fulfill his role as a cornerman later that same night.

MMA News / NY Fights / September 3