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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in UFC Predictions
A thrilling featherweight matchup is set to headline the upcoming UFC Fight Night, as the highly-touted Diego Lopes takes on the explosive Jean “Lord Assassin” Silva. Both fighters are known for their finishing abilities and dynamic styles, but we think it should be a not-so-easy victory for Lopes, whose elite grappling and well-rounded offensive toolkit will prove to be the deciding factor. See our Diego Lopes vs Jean Silva prediction below.
While Silva is on an impressive run, he has never faced an opponent with the sheer threat that Lopes poses on the ground. Lopes is coming off a grueling five-round unanimous decision loss to Alexander Volkanovski for the vacant featherweight title at UFC 314. Despite the loss, Lopes showcased his durability and offensive prowess, proving he belongs in the upper echelon of the division.
He was able to land significant strikes against one of the best fighters in the world and showcased a relentless pace. Conversely, Jean "Lord Assassin" Silva is on hot form, most recently securing a submission victory over Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314.
While a massive win, Mitchell’s weakness has always been his striking, and Lopes’ offensive output is a different beast entirely. Lopes is an aggressive striker himself, and his submission game is on another level, with 12 of his 26 career wins coming by way of submission, a skill set that will be a constant threat against Silva.
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Diego Lopes - Jean Silva Key Points
- Diego Lopes is a 2nd-degree Jiu-Jitsu black belt with 12 career submission wins.
- Lopes’ recent five-round title fight against Alexander Volkanovski demonstrates his durability and ability to compete at the highest level.
- Jean Silva's last win was a submission over Bryce Mitchell, a fighter known for his grappling, but Silva’s striking defense remains vulnerable.
- Lopes has a career submission attempt average of 1.9 per 15 minutes, significantly higher than Silva’s 0.9.
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Our Diego Lopes vs Jean Silva Prediction
While Jean Silva is an explosive and dangerous striker, his path to victory is narrow against a multi-faceted threat like Diego Lopes. Lopes has proven he can go the distance against an elite champion and also possesses the tools to end a fight on the feet or on the ground.
Diego Lopes’ superior submission grappling and proven experience against top-tier competition give him the decisive advantage against Jean Silva. Hence, our Diego Lopes vs Jean Silva prediction is Diego Lopes to win.
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