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Noche UFC 3 in San Antonio Features Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva as Featherweight Headliner

The card carries title implications, with betting markets leaning toward Silva against the recent title challenger.

Overview

  • The event is underway at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on Saturday, Sept. 13, with prelims at 3 p.m. ET and the main card at 6 p.m. ET streaming on ESPN/ESPN+.
  • No. 2-ranked Diego Lopes meets No. 10-ranked Jean Silva in a five-round main event that could shape the next featherweight title opportunity.
  • Sportsbooks list Silva as the favorite, reflecting his five-fight UFC finishing streak and 13-bout overall win run entering the night.
  • Rob Font faces short-notice replacement David Martinez in the co-main event after Raul Rosas Jr. withdrew due to injury.
  • Kelvin Gastelum missed the middleweight limit by about five pounds, converting his bout with Dustin Stoltzfus to a catchweight with an expected purse forfeiture, and the Noche-branded card was relocated from Guadalajara due to arena construction delays.