Diego Lopes Ends Jean Silva 13-Fight Win Streak at Noche UFC, Post-Fight Altercation Erupts

Diego Lopes secured a second-round TKO victory over Jean Silva at Noche UFC in San Antonio, ending Silva's 13-fight winning streak with a spinning back elbow knockout. The fight was intense and competitive, with Lopes nearly finishing Silva in the first round before ultimately dominating in the second. Post-fight tensions escalated when Silva, frustrated by his loss, threw a stool at Lopes and attempted to strike him in the back of the head, but security intervened to prevent further violence. Lopes revealed that Silva's corner had been taunting him throughout the fight, which contributed to the heightened emotions. Lopes, coming off a loss to featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in April, expressed readiness for his next opponent but did not call for a rematch. Meanwhile, undefeated contender Lerone Murphy declared himself the next challenger for Volkanovski, with Silva's loss potentially clearing the path for Murphy's title shot.