"Featherweights collide in Saturday's Noche UFC headliner as Diego Lopes looks to rebound from his title bid with a statement win against surging prospect Jean Silva. Lopes (26-7) slick grappling attack and veteran savvy meet Silva's knockout power and unbeaten UFC run, setting the stage for a high-stakes clash that could reshape the division. Silva (16-2) rides his 5-fight unbeaten UFC record into Noche UFC with all five coming by way of finish."
"A spin kick from Silva opened a window for Lopes to take him down and take his back. Silva went to his back and got mounted. Silva tried as hard as he could to bump him off, but he was eating some nasty ground and pound with elbows and punches. Silva had to choose between going belly down and going to his back and he paid for it repeatedly."
Diego Lopes enters the Noche UFC headliner aiming to rebound from a title bid while Jean Silva arrives on a five-fight unbeaten UFC run with all finishes. Silva began Round 1 methodical with front kicks and later showed damage to his lead leg, but a spin kick allowed Lopes to secure a takedown and take Silva's back. Silva was mounted and absorbed heavy ground-and-pound before powering back to his feet and landing an upkick. Round 2 opened with both men trading leg kicks and heavy shots, with Silva landing a nasty right hand on Lopes.
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