Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva betting picks & fight predictions

The annual Noche UFC event hits Frost Bank Center this Saturday night in San Antonio, Texas, where Jean Silva and former title challenger Diego Lopes collide in a high-stakes featherweight main event.

The co-main event pits veteran technician Rob Font against surging Mexican prospect David Martinez, while hometown standout Alexander Hernandez returns on an undercard that also features Tatiana Suarez, Kelvin Gastelum, and TUF 33 finalist Rodrigo Sezinando.

The stakes are clear, with contenders battling for rankings and future title shots on a showcase card honoring Mexican Independence Day.

Here’s our full Noche UFC breakdown, including the best bets on offer with the top sports betting sites.

Noche UFC main card betting preview

Diego Lopes vs Jean Silva

Diego Lopes (26–7) rebounded from a short-notice debut loss by ripping five straight wins before dropping a competitive title fight to Alexander Volkanovski. Tall for the weight with a slick submission threat, Lopes weaponizes pace and variety, but he can be hittable early and sometimes relies on momentum swings.

Jean Silva (16–2) is pure violence: five UFC wins, five finishes, and the kind of pocket boxing that melts guards. He’s tightened his shot selection, mixes to the body, and punishes exits — plus he just submitted Bryce Mitchell after hurting him on the feet. If the jab and pressure track early, Silva’s power carries late. Expect Silva to be facing Volkanovski for the title next fight.

Rob Font vs David Martinez

Rob Font (22–8) has steadied the ship with sharper shot selection and that trademark jab after switching camps, and his experience against elite opposition gives him a read on prospect looks. He can be backed up by leg kicks and power counters, though.

David Martinez (12–1) brings danger with 10 knockouts and a composed, forward-pressing style, willing to trade to land the right hand while mixing in knees against shelled opponents. If he can trap Font on the cage and neutralize the jab, his rising form should continue.

Rafa García vs Jared Gordon

Rafa García (17–4) is a relentless wrestler who piles up control time and wears opponents down with mat returns. His lack of striking power, however, often leaves close rounds in the hands of the judges.

Jared Gordon (21–7) is a pace machine with cleaner boxing combinations and enough defensive grappling to keep it upright in spurts. If the takedown defense holds at 50/50 moments, his volume reads for the judges.

Kelvin Gastelum vs Dustin Stoltzfus

Kelvin Gastelum (19–10) still owns the cleaner hand speed and pocket counters at 185. When he leads with combinations and mixes level changes defensively, he banks rounds.

Dustin Stoltzfus (16–7) is a tough competitor who uses clinch trips and top control to create openings. Despite his grit, he’s often been outworked by opponents with cleaner boxing and higher output.

Alexander Hernandez vs Diego Ferreira

Alexander Hernandez (17–8) is back in form at lightweight — fast entries, mean body work, and first-step power. If he manages gas over 15, his athletic edges shine.

Diego Ferreira (19–6) is a crafty veteran who thrives in scrambles and grows stronger as the fight wears on with steady pressure. His main vulnerability is against quicker starters who can hurt him early before he finds his rhythm.

Santiago Luna vs Quang Le

Santiago Luna (6–0) enters his UFC debut unbeaten, showcasing crisp counters and a knack for capitalizing when opponents overcommit. He’s aggressive but measured, with finishing instincts both on the feet and in grappling exchanges.

Quang Le (9–2) is an explosive striker who shines in chaotic exchanges and can overwhelm foes with sudden bursts of offense. His biggest flaws come in defensive gaps and grappling scrambles, where sharper opponents have found success.

Noche UFC prelim picks

Jose Daniel Medina vs Dusko Todorovic

Claudio Puelles vs Joaquim Silva

Tatiana Suarez vs Amanda Lemos

Jesus Aguilar vs Luis Gurule

Zachary Reese vs Sedriques Dumas

Alessandro Costa vs Alden Coria

Montserrat Rendon vs Alice Pereira

Rodrigo Sezinando vs Daniil Donchenko