UFC made a stop in San Antonio, Texas, for UFC Noche 2025 and offered a thrilling night of mixed martial arts at the Frost Bank Center. The event had a featherweight match between Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, with spectators waiting to identify the winner.
Main Event: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva
The featured bout was a thrilling and punishing fight. Lopes used forceful takedowns and grappling early on to push Silva back on his heels. Silva, a stand-up striker, landed some of Silva’s best punches in the second round, but Lopes retorted with a spinning back elbow and then a barrage of punches. The referee stopped the fight at 4:48 of Round 2, awarding the TKO victory to Lopes.
This win not only broke Silva’s 13-fight winning streak, but also established Lopes as a new rising star in the featherweight division. Lopes earned Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses worth $100,000 for his effort.
Co-Main Event: David Martinez vs. Rob Font
The co-main event saw bantamweight opponents David Martinez and Rob Font. Martinez emerged victorious after three closely contested rounds, winning by unanimous decision, as all three judges scored the fight 29-28. His win showcased his excellent striking and defensive abilities and provided him with a significant momentum boost for his UFC career.
Other Fights to Note
A number of other bouts on the main card were also exciting:
- Rafa García knocked out Jared Gordon in the third round with impressive striking.
- Kelvin Gastelum defeated Dustin Stoltzfus via unanimous decision.
- Alexander Hernandez defeated Diego Ferreira via TKO in the second round.
- Santiago Luna knocked out Quang Le in the first round, making him one of the new exciting fighters to watch.
The preliminary fights also featured stellar performances, including submission and decision victories by Dusko Todorovic and Tatiana Suarez, and Daniil Donchenko, who won the TUF 33 welterweight title with a first-round TKO.
Attendance: 18,005 fans
Gate Revenue: $3,586,669
Following Diego Lopes’ dominating performance, the fans now wonder if a featherweight title opportunity in the near future is on the horizon. Meanwhile, Jean Silva should return better after this loss.
The UFC’s next major event, UFC 320, takes place on Oct. 4 and holds a retread battle between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title. UFC Noche 2025 was a thrilling introduction to the sport for newcomers and a reminder of the enduring popularity of mixed martial arts.
