In a dramatic featherweight clash at Noche UFC in San Antonio, Diego Lopes delivered a decisive second-round TKO over Jean Silva, halting the rising star’s 13-fight win streak and marking a significant comeback for Lopes.
The fight opened with Lopes asserting control early, using his wrestling to bring Silva to the mat. From top position, Lopes unleashed a series of elbows and heavy strikes, keeping Silva on the defensive throughout the first round. Despite the punishment, Silva managed to survive and attempted to regroup during the intermission.
Round two saw Silva push back, landing clean punches and putting Lopes under pressure. However, Lopes turned the tide with a spinning back elbow that stunned Silva. He quickly followed up with relentless ground-and-pound, prompting referee Mike Beltran to stop the bout at 4:48 of the second round.
The loss ended Silva’s impressive streak, which had seen him finish every opponent in the UFC. For Lopes, the victory serves as a major resurgence, reclaiming momentum after a previous title fight defeat.
After the fight, Silva acknowledged that he had strayed from his game plan, expressing determination to return stronger. Lopes’ victory positions him once again as a top contender in the featherweight division and has fans eagerly anticipating his next challenge.
