Jean Silva and Diego Lopes will headline UFC’s Noche UFC card on September 13 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, in a featherweight clash that carries significant implications for both men’s careers. Silva enters the bout unbeaten in the UFC with five victories – four by knockout and one by submission – while Lopes seeks redemption following a championship defeat in April.
Jean Silva vs. Diego Lopes
The main event has been fueled by friction between the two UFC fighters throughout fight week. Silva recounted a tense hallway encounter at the fighter hotel, where security officers intervened to prevent a physical altercation after both camps crossed paths.