US Edition"Spinning Elbow of Doom" - Fans Explode as Diego Lopes Knocks Out Jean Silva in Comeback Win at Noche UFC
Diego Lopes ended Jean Silva's 13-fight winning streak with a spinning elbow TKO, marking his first fight since a title loss and sparking widespread MMA community reactions.
- On September 13, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, Diego Lopes secured a knockout victory over Jean Silva in the headline featherweight bout of the Noche UFC event.
- Lopes entered the fight seeking a comeback after losing a unanimous decision for the featherweight title to Alexander Volkanovski in April 2025.
- Lopes secured an early takedown, battered Silva with elbows and ground strikes, but Silva fought back in the second round before Lopes landed a spinning elbow finishing with ground and pound.
- Referee Mike Beltran stopped the bout at 4:48 of Round 2, ending Lopes's five-fight winning streak that was previously halted by Volkanovski.
- Lopes's victory sparked strong fan reactions and reinstated him as a top contender, while Silva’s undefeated UFC finish streak came to an end amid tension with his camp.
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"Spinning elbow of doom" - Fans explode as Diego Lopes knocks out Jean Silva in comeback win at Noche UFC
Diego Lopes' remarkable win over Jean Silva at Noche UFC has sparked wild reactions from the MMA community across the globe, with many extending their support for the former featherweight title challe
Diego Lopes Stuns Jean Silva with Spinning Back Elbow KO at UFC Noche 3
Diego Lopes delivers a spectacular spinning back elbow TKO against Jean Silva at UFC Noche 3, ending Silva’s streak and reigniting his title ambitions. The post Diego Lopes Stuns Jean Silva with Spinning Back Elbow KO at UFC Noche 3 first appeared on MMA UK.
Ex-UFC Fighter Points To Nina Marie Curse After Jean Silva’s Loss Ends Fighting Nerds’ Streak
Nina Marie Daniele (Image Credit: @ninamdrama on X) In sports, fans often create superstitions and curses, from the infamous “Drake Curse” to many others. The UFC has its own version: the Nina Marie Curse. According to the belief, whenever popular creator Nina films a video with a fighter, it signals the beginning of their downfall. After Jean Silva’s recent loss, former UFC fighter Derek Brunson has now called out the curse. At UFC Noche, Jean …
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