(Video) Chaos Breaks Out at UFC Noche as Diego Lopes Confronts Jean Silva Team after KO Win

UFC featherweight Diego Lopes was seen confronting Jean Silva's team after a brutal TKO victory at UFC Noche.

(Video) Chaos Breaks Out at UFC Noche as Diego Lopes Confronts Jean Silva Team after KO Win

Diego Lopes knocks out Jean Silva at UFC Noche (via MMA Fighting ,X)

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The UFC featherweight division has been put on notice after Diego Lopes knocked out fellow Brazilian Jean Silva at UFC Noche. The fight ended in the second round after total domination from Lopes throughout the first round with pressurizing elbows and take downs in the first five minutes. However, as soon as Silva was starting to takeover, Lopes landed a spinning elbow that sent him crashing to the mat.

The win was more of a statement for Lopes, who was coming off a failed title shot against featherweight kingpin Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314. The first round started with both Brazilian’s landing low kicks and measuring each other. However, devastating 12-6 elbows from Lopes left Silva cut on top of the head. The first round was a 10-8 in favor of Lopes.

The actual action started in the second round, after Silva, who is known for his wild antics, started getting comfortable. ‘Lord Silva’ started to pressure Lopes and threw jabs and elbows while chatting his opponent up. A flurry of punches from Silva almost rocked Lopes, who came back and took his opponent down. Lopes took advantage of his opponent’s carelessness and landed the vicious spinning elbow to win.

However, the animosity started after the fight. The elbow landed by Lopes sent Silva crashing down to the canvas, and he was pouring blood from his face. Lopes celebrated his win but came down to his opponent’s corner and started a heated back-and-forth with Silva’s coaches. The Fighting Nerd, who lay defeated, almost started a brawl after he tried to confront his fellow Brazilian for the confrontation.

‘Lord Silva’ had to be held back by security as Lopes ignored him and went on to hype up the crowd to celebrate his win. There was a lot of bad blood that ensued between the two Brazilians before the fight, as the two were almost involved in an altercation at the hotel where they were staying for UFC Noche. Silva also called out Lopes and was vocal regarding his dislike for the 30-year-old.

The fight also punched the final nail in the coffin for the formerly undefeated ‘Fighting Nerds’ group. After Caio Borralho and Mauricio Ruffy faced distinctive losses at UFC Paris, Silva was expected to keep their hype intact. However, the UFC Noche main event handed Silva his first loss in the promotion, and it seemed to mean a lot to him, as he was seen letting his emotions out backstage.

Lopes’ win not only ends Silva’s long win-and-finish streak but also reaffirms his position as a top contender in the featherweight division. Silva showed heart, toughness, and real threat in striking, but couldn’t ultimately survive the onslaught when Lopes found the perfect shot.

Fans react to the post fight altercation between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva’s team

Emotions often run high in the aftermath of a UFC fight, especially when the stakes are big and the finish is dramatic. At Noche UFC, the featherweight clash between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva didn’t just end inside the cage, it spilled over once the fight was done. The moment sparked plenty of debate among fans about where the line should be drawn between passion and poor sportsmanship.

Diego Lopes vs Jean Silva
Diego Lopes vs Jean Silva (via MiddleEasy)

After Lopes knocked out Silva in the second round, many fans expressed shock and disapproval when Silva retaliated post-fight. He knocked away Lopes’ stool and attempted to land a blow from behind. Some feel Silva’s actions crossed the line of sportsmanship and basic fight etiquette. In contrast, some fans are reminding that Lopes himself was unsportsmanlike. Here are some fan reactions:

On the flip side, many fans have rallied behind Lopes, praising him not only for the win but for having kept his composure amid Silva’s post-fight flare-ups. He was seen as more mature in how he handled Silva’s stool-knock and attempted punch, refusing to reciprocate or escalate the situation.

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