The UFC returns to San Antonio this Saturday, September 13, for UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva, also known as Noche UFC 3, live on ESPN+ from the Frost Bank Center. Originally planned for Guadalajara as UFC 320, the event was moved due to ongoing construction delays at Arena Guadalajara.
This marks the UFC’s third annual Noche UFC celebration, held in honor of Mexican Independence Day weekend, and the fourth time the promotion has hosted an event in San Antonio.
When to Watch UFC Fight Night: Lopes vs. Silva
- Start times (U.S.):
- Main card: 6 p.m. ET
- Preliminary card: 3 p.m. ET
- Streaming Live on ESPN+
Main Event: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva
Featherweights Diego Lopes and Jean Silva headline the card in a bout that could shape the division’s future. Lopes returns to the Octagon following a hard-fought loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 314, while Silva enters on a strong run and looks to extend his unbeaten streak inside the UFC.
Rob Font vs. David Martínez
Originally scheduled to face Raul Rosas Jr., veteran contender Rob Font now takes on David Martínez, who stepped in on short notice. Martínez had been scheduled for another fight on the same card, but was reassigned after Rosas Jr. withdrew due to injury.
Tatiana Suarez vs. Amanda Lemos
This women’s strawweight matchup was another showdown that went through some changes. Originally booked for early 2024 but delayed due to injury, Tatiana Suarez, a former UFC title challenger, returns following her loss to Zhang Weili at UFC 312. Her opponent, Amanda Lemos, is also a former title challenger, having faced Zhang in 2023 at UFC 292.
Other Fights to Watch
- Kelvin Gastelum vs. Dustin Stoltzfus: Gastelum continues his career reboot, facing Stoltzfus in a middleweight bout.
- Jared Gordon vs. Rafa García: A well-matched lightweight fight between two seasoned competitors.
- Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas: Middleweights with finishing ability square off in a rescheduled bout.
- Santiago Luna vs. Quang Le: A battle of promising bantamweights, with Luna making his UFC debut.
The Possible Ultimate Fighter Finale
The welterweight finale of The Ultimate Fighter: Team Cormier vs. Team Sonnen, featuring Rodrigo Sezinando and Daniil Donchenko, was originally scheduled for UFC 319 but was pulled due to an injury sustained by Sezinando during fight week. While the bout was expected to be rescheduled, the UFC has not officially confirmed a new date. Some reports speculate it may be added to the Lopes vs. Silva card, but as of now, it has yet to be made official.
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