The featherweight headliner between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva has seen a steady shift in market sentiment over fight week, reflecting changing perceptions of each fighter’s chances. Below is a chronological overview of key odds and how they evolved from opening through fight week to the latest available lines.
Opening Lines (Early Week)
At the outset of fight week (September 8), sites, such as top online casinos, listed Diego Lopes as a +220 underdog and Jean Silva as a –260 favorite. These opening odds set the baseline for bettors’ initial impressions, positioning Silva as a strong favorite based on his unbeaten UFC run and finishing rate, while Lopes carried underdog value following his title-shot loss to Alexander Volkanovski.