The third edition of Noche UFC features an exciting Featherweight matchup between No. 2 Diego Lopes and No. 10 Jean Silva. Lopes has won five of his previous six bouts, while Silva is 5-0 in the UFC. Which 145-pound contender will solidify their position as the next title challenger?
Here is my best bet for Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva at Noche UFC.
Jean Silva to Win by KO/TKO/DQ or Submission (-125)
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Silva is a -258 favorite while Lopes is the underdog at +210. Silva is known as a tremendous striker, but Silva has a significant power advantage. At 145 pounds, Silva possesses power that is rare for this weight class. Pairing that with his improved ability on the ground makes it very tough to defeat Silva.
In Silva’s career, 15 of his 16 victories have come by knockout or submission, with 12 of his last 13 wins being via finish. Silva is a part of The Fighting Nerds, one of the most popular MMA teams in the sport. With two of his teammates losing last week, Silva most likely will enter this fight with even more fire than before.
Since Silva only has one win in his career by decision, it is best to get him to win KO/TKO/DQ or submission at -125. Lopes has lacked urgency recently, and if he doesn’t have a strong start on Saturday, Silva will take advantage. Silva continues to show new parts of his skillset in each fight. Lopes is a talented fighter, but Silva is just a horrible matchup for him.
