Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Fight Night 259 headliner
Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva preview
Lopes (27-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) both fought on the same card of April's UFC 314 in Miami.
Lopes competed in the main event, falling short in a unanimous decision against Alexander Voplkanovski for the vacant featherweight title. The loss snapped a five-fight winning streak that turned Lopes from a UFC newcomer to a contender and one of the biggest stars in the division.
Meanwhile, Silva secured the biggest win of his career, submitting contender Bryce Mitchell in the main card. Silva is now on an impressive 13-fight winning streak, with five of those victories coming in the UFC. Silva's last career defeat took place in 2018 in the regional circuit of Brazil.
Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva odds
According to DraftKings, Lopes is +160 underdog to halt the momentum of the streaking Silva, who is a -192 favorite for his first UFC headliner.
How to watch Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva at UFC Fight Night 259
Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+
When: Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025
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