Jean Silva Vows Knockout Over Diego Lopes at Noche UFC

Rising lightweight contender Jean “Lord” Silva is stepping into the spotlight in a big way this September — and he’s not planning to leave quietly.

Silva (16-2) will headline Noche UFC in a high-stakes main event against fellow finisher Diego Lopes, and he’s already making bold predictions about how the fight ends: with Lopes unconscious on the canvas.

“It’s going to be a knockout,” Silva declared in an interview with Cageside Press during UFC X at International Fight Week.
“It’s going to be a well-studied fight. It’s going to be a fight with a lot of strategy, and it’s got to be programmed. But yes — I’m going to knock him out.”

Silva, known for his explosive style and raw emotion, was one of the most in-demand names at UFC X, where fans lined up for hours just to meet the surging Brazilian. He stayed past his scheduled media obligations, soaking in the energy of the crowd and embracing the moment.

“I love this. I love being here with everybody. I feed off the energy. No, I haven’t changed. This emotion? I need it,” Silva said.

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Let’s be real — Silva vs. Lopes isn’t just another banger. It’s a potential star-maker. With the lightweight division stacked but increasingly political, a statement KO win at Noche UFC could fast-track Silva into the title mix, especially with names like Makhachev and Tsarukyan circling each other in a logjam of rematches.

Silva’s energy is real, his momentum is growing, and his fanbase is swelling — the UFC may be quietly building its next South American breakout star. But can he deliver under the bright lights, against one of the most dangerous, dynamic finishers in the game?

It’s high risk, high reward — and if Silva gets the finish he’s calling for, it won’t just be a win… it’ll be a warning shot to the top five.

🎥 Watch the full Cageside Press interview with Jean Silva below.