MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for September: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva delivers
With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best fights from September…
Surprising name surfaces to be Charles Oliveira’s replacement opponent for UFC Rio main event
A top featherweight contender is willing to fight Charles Oliveira in the upcoming UFC Rio main event for…
New Video Surfaces Showing Jean Silva And Diego Lopes Reconciling After Noche UFC 3 Clash
Sep 13, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, UNITED STATES; Diego Lopes (red gloves) fights Jean Silva (blue gloves) during…
USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, Sept. 16: Diego Lopes one spot closer to the top
The latest UFC event caused moves in a few divisions. In the main event of UFC Fight Night…
Diego Lopes explains why he flipped the double bird after Noche UFC win
Mild-mannered Diego Lopes let the fists – and fingers – fly Saturday night. In the UFC Fight Night…
The Thrill and Agony: UFC Fight Night 259 winner and loser reactions
Since the early days when the sport was anything but a mainstream endeavor, the MMA industry has thrived…
Analyst: ‘It’s clear as day’ Lerone Murphy next for Alexander Volkanovski after Noche UFC
Michael Bisping thinks Lerone Murphy is now the clear-cut No. 1 contender after UFC Fight Night 259. In…
Jean Silva says going rogue, not listening to corner cost him in Noche UFC loss to Lopes
In the aftermath of his first UFC loss, which also came in his first UFC main event, a…
Jean Silva Shows Massive Damage After Noche UFC 3, Reveals What Went Wrong
I am a dedicated MMA and Boxing content writer at The Playoffs. I was instantly hooked on MMA…
Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Jean Silva after bloody UFC Fight Night 259 loss?
Jean Silva brought the fight to Diego Lopes at UFC Fight Night 259 and battled through difficult moments,…
UFC Fight Night 259 post-event facts: Diego Lopes cashes in with rare double bonus
The third annual Noche UFC extravaganza took place Saturday with UFC Fight Night 259 at Frost Bank Arena…
Alexander Volkanovski sees four-way race for title shot after Diego Lopes’ Noche UFC win
Alexander Volkanovski thinks Diego Lopes firmly put himself back in featherweight title contention at UFC Fight Night 259…