Diego Silva and Jean Lopez engage in a disagreement prior to UFC event.
In the highly anticipated main event of UFC Noche, scheduled for September 13, 2025, Jean Silva and Diego Lopes will face off at featherweight (145 lbs). This significant fight presents a major opportunity for Silva, currently ranked #11 in the UFC featherweight division, to climb the divisional ladder, as Lopes, who resides in Mexico and coaches Mexican UFC fighter Alexa Grasso, stands at #2 [1].
Both fighters hail from Brazil, but Lopes' residence in Mexico adds an intriguing cultural dynamic to the bout. Despite this, there's no reported nationality dispute between the two.
Jean Silva is renowned for his well-rounded MMA skill set, with a focus on submissions and versatile striking. His recent undefeated streak in UFC fights has earned him a reputation as a formidable opponent [1][3]. In contrast, Lopes, as a jiu-jitsu coach, brings a different style to the octagon, having recently faced Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant lightweight title [2].
During a recent interview with MMA Fighting, Silva made some sharp remarks about his opponent. He questioned Lopez's nationality, stating that Lopez doesn't even know if he's Mexican or Brazilian. Silva also claimed that he has boxing skills akin to those of Canelo Alvarez, the world-class professional boxer. However, it's important to note that no direct comparison between Silva's MMA striking and Canelo's elite boxing skills has been documented [1][3].
Despite the heated exchanges, Silva remains confident, expressing his belief that all fighters at the tournament will represent Mexico and its independence. He's also stated that Lopez has not looked him in the eye [4]. As the tournament approaches, fans are eager to see if Silva's confidence will translate into victory on September 14 in San Antonio.
[1] MMA Fighting [2] ESPN [3] UFC.com [4] Sports Illustrated
Bookmakers have set an intriguing odds spectrum for the upcoming sports event, UFC Noche, scheduled for September 13, 2025. In the main event, Jean Silva and Diego Lopes will clash at featherweight (145 lbs), with Silva, a mixed-martial-arts specialist known for his submissions and striking, aiming to capitalize on this match against Lopes, a jiu-jitsu coach with a unique style who recently faced Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant lightweight title.
