Former Fedarweight Title Challenger Diego Lopes Win sounds to come back to the column Gene silva In the main event at Noche UFC on Saturday from Frost Bank Center at San Antonio (6 PM ET, 3 pm on ESPN+).
Lopes, ESPN’s number 3-ranked wingslost to Alexander Volkanovski In a bout to the empty championship in its last Ashtakona appearance. Prior to the loss, Lops was riding a five-fight winning streak.
Silva is undefeated in the UFC and has eliminated each of its last five opponents (four knockouts, one submission).
ESPN MMA analysts and commentators provide their predictions on the main program, and ESPN betting expert adds insight at the price stake on Ian Parker card.
Featherweight main event
It is difficult to clearly take Silva down, as their Techdown Defense is well organized. He presented a dangerous black belt Bryas michelle In his last battle. Diego is not a great grapler, and he is hitable. But Silva is what you cannot take a lot of shots. Some of Silva’s antics have some technical ability to be lost. His hands are down and he is fickle, but he is a technician who has great power. Silva not only wins this fight, but I think it will set a long way in this division. , Anthony Smith
It is difficult to go against Silva. The lips are hit slightly, and the silva is very accurate. I do not think he will exclude lips because lips are hard, and if it comes for it, he will take the fight to the mat and pull the guard, before he allows himself to be taken out. , Deen Thomas
Betting analysis
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Parker: More than 2.5 rounds (-150). Lops vs. Silva has everything you can expect in a main program-great stability with two well round fighters who are always looking for a finish. While I hope that there will be many hold-yor-breath moments in this fight, I am going to the championship round.
Each of the last three quarrels of Lops has covered a distance, but Silva has not fought a decision since competing in 2023 on the “Dana White’s contenders’ series”. However, Silva has not fought in any way ranked in the top 5 of the UFC, and lips have not yet ended in their UFC career. I think if he can place Silva on his back, lips have a major advantage, but on the feet, the striking is almost also. Take more than 2.5 rounds here.
Parker’s best bet on the rest of the card
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Jared Gordon sent Thiago Moise on mats with large scale punch
Jredday Gordon eliminated Thiago Moise after the jaw was caught by the jaw with a strike, forcing the referee to stop the fight.
Lightweight: Rafa Garcia Vs. Jared gordon
Gordon to win by KO, TKO or decision. This is the perfect matchup for Gordon, which is entering this fight after the first round knockout Thiago MoizGordon is a better fighter than Garcia, on both legs and mats, but Garcia is more durable. Gordon is one -255 favorite by ESPN Bet, and I have no objection to laying juice here because I do not see how he can lose the fight. If Moneyline Auds is very expensive for you, take Gordon to win by KO, TKO or decision.
Lightweight: Claudio Poles Vs. Jokim Silva
Silva to win (even). Despite coming in this matchup, riding a two-fight losing streak, Pules Silva is a stunning betting. The only way to the cupules is securing a leg lock to win – and I don’t just look at it for him. Silva is a better athlete and a better striker. I hope that he will stand this and be better than Poles throughout the fight. If Silva can pursue the speed he did Clay Guida In this last December, look at the puel to tire and end it potentially.
Men’s flyweight: Alesandro Costa Vs. Alden Korea
Costa to Win (-400). Costa has upset inside the octagon, but two of their losses are in difficult competition Steve eireg And Rich albaziWhen he fought in the ranking, he dropped Jimmy Flick And Kevin Borzas,
3 -to -1 near Auds, see Costa to put in your parla. There is a good possibility with equal balance of Korea knockout and submission finish, but it is a big jump in the competition, and I am not looking at it well for him. Costa will maintain a fight on the feet, if he is getting success, but he can take it to the ground if needed. Costa is expected to win until he slips.
