The Jean Silva next fight news has arrived, and the man known as “Lord” has been scheduled for his first main event matchup inside the Octagon. And when he makes his return on Saturday, it will be against one of the division’s most dangerous fighters.
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Who will Jean Silva next fight be against?
At UFC 314, the Brazilian star got his toughest test yet in the Octagon when he faced dangerous grappler Bryce Mitchell. However, he passed every test with top marks en route to a second-round submission win. Now, he will take an even higher step up in competition when he faces recent title challenger Diego Lopes in the main event of this weekend’s Noche UFC headliner.
How to watch Jean Silva vs. Diego Lopes on Sept. 13
- Silva vs. Lopes will headline Noche UFC on September 13
- The event will go down inside the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX
- The card will air exclusively on ESPN+
Jean Silva vs. Diego Lopes preview
Jean Silva has taken the UFC featherweight division by storm over the last year. Now, he will get a chance to lock up a title opportunity in his next fight. However, he has a huge challenge in front of him with Diego Lopes.
All-out war: Both Silva and Lopes are talented strikers with a combined 22 knockouts on their resumes. Furthermore, both are more than willing to throw down in a firefight. If Lopes is willing to battle it out on the feet for the entire fight, the matchup has the potential to be a fight of the year contender.
Grappling battle? The big question is, will Lopes choose to make this a battle just on the feet? Unlike Silva, the former title challenger has a proven track record on the mat with 12 submissions on his resume. “Lord” has to be prepared for Lopes to test his grappling to prove he is an all-around fighter deserving of a title shot.
- Silva vs. Lopes betting odds: Silva (-238), Lopes (+195)
In his clash with Mitchell, Silva showed his take-down defense was much better than many knew.
The bottom line: This is a huge opportunity for Silva. A win against Lopes is likely to earn him a title fight in his next bout. However, the big question is, can he overcome the pressures of a UFC main event and the biggest fight of his career?
Prediction: The fact that Silva is a solid favorite over a fighter that just competed for the division’s title says a lot about how high oddsmakers are on “Lord.” Both fighters are very evenly matched, but the Brazilian’s unusual power for the weight class will play a big role in getting him the win. Silva by TKO, Round 3
What makes Jean Silva so popular?
In 2023, UFC fans had little knowledge about featherweight prospect Jean Silva. However, in five fights — all by finish — “Lord” has become one of the weight class’s most captivating fighters. Silva’s charisma and fight-finishing gifts give him serious star potential.
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- Jean Silva record: 16-2 (12 knockouts, 3 submissions)
- Jean Silva height: 5-foot-7
- Jean Silva last fight: Submission win over Bryce Mitchell (UFC 314)
- Jean Silva weight class: Featherweight
- Silva is one of the members of the new “it” fight team in MMA, the Fighting Nerds.
- After losing two of his first three, the Brazilian has won 13 straight
- He has opened his career in UFC with five straight finishes — four knockouts and one submission
Jean Silva’s net worth
The measure of a fighter’s success is in the cash they stack up from a career of professional fisticuffs. Over the course of his short career, Silva has amassed an estimated net worth of $300,000.
