Diego Lopes vs Jean Silva Full Fight

Diego Lopes defeated Jean Silva in the main event of UFC Fight Night on September 13, 2025, winning by TKO in the second round. The fight was an all-action contest that showcased both fighters’ skills before ending dramatically.

The table below summarizes the key details of the fight.

Aspect	Details
Winner	Diego Lopes
Result	Victory by KO/TKO
Method	Spinning back elbow followed by punches on the ground
Round	2
Time	4:48
Referee	Mike Beltran

Fight Description

The fight had distinct phases in each round, with both fighters having moments of dominance.

• Round 1: Diego Lopes started strong. He managed to take the fight to the ground and secured full mount midway through the round. From this dominant position, he bloodied Silva with elbow strikes and also looked for submission opportunities. Silva was in a bad position for nearly two minutes but demonstrated resilience by defending well and surviving the round.
• Round 2: Jean Silva bounced back and began to take control of the striking exchanges on the feet. However, towards the end of the round, Lopes connected with a spinning back elbow that dropped Silva. Lopes immediately followed up with a flurry of nearly two dozen unanswered punches on the ground, prompting referee Mike Beltran to stop the fight at 4:48 of the second round.

According to the official statistics, Lopes was the more active striker, landing 74 significant strikes compared to Silva’s 43. He also secured three takedowns during the bout.

The event, billed as “Noche UFC,” was held at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.