"Spinning elbow of doom" - Fans explode as Diego Lopes knocks out Jean Silva in comeback win at Noche UFC

Diego Lopes' remarkable win over Jean Silva at Noche UFC has sparked wild reactions from the MMA community across the globe, with many extending their support for the former featherweight title challenger.

Lopes made his octagon return to face Silva in the main event of Noche UFC. The Fight Night card took place on Saturday at the Frost Bank Center In San Antonio, Texas. Both fighters last competed at UFC 314 in April, as the 30-year-old failed to capture the vacant 145-pound belt after suffering a unanimous decision defeat against Alexander Volkanovski in the headliner. Meanwhile, on the main card, Silva submitted Bryce Mitchell in the second round to earn his fifth UFC victory.

In their featherweight matchup, Lopes targeted Silva's leg before securing a takedown in the opening round, hurting him with powerful elbows from the top position.

In the second round, Silva displayed his clean striking prowess by unleashing several shots on Lopes. However, the 30-year-old bounced back by landing a devastating spinning elbow and followed up by ground and pound attacks before referee Dan Miragliotta intervened to end the bout.

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Fans soon rushed to the comments section to share their reactions.

One fan wrote:

''Lopes spinning elbow of doom''

Another stated:

''Jean Silva called Diego emotional and then had a temper tantrum, 'The Fighting Nerds' were an amazing team to watch in 2024 and they have quickly lost me with their hypocrisy''

Other fans wrote:

''Silva beat himself in this one. Got overzealous and over confident and it cost him. If he would’ve just remained patient and kept his composure, he wins this fight.'' ''Lopes turns all that pre-fight barking into whimpering. That elbow was NASTY. Silva talked big game but got humbled in front of the whole Noche UFC crowd''

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Edited by Swagat Kumar Jena