Home of Fight Expert Picks: Noche UFC
Noche UFC returns this Saturday, September 13, 2025, with a high-stakes featherweight main event featuring Diego Lopes against Jean Silva at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Lopes, who recently pushed for the division’s title and sits at No. 2 in the UFC featherweight rankings, is looking to rebound from a decision loss to champion Alexander Volkanovski. He’s proven himself as one of the UFC’s most compelling MMA talents, wielding powerful striking and relentless pressure.
In his way stands Jean Silva, a technically sharp and undefeated rising star since his 2024 UFC debut. Silva enters as the betting favorite thanks to his precise counterstriking, patience, and fight IQ—qualities that could exploit Lopes’ occasional defensive lapses. The co-main will see Rob Font taking on late replacement David Martinez, while fan favorites like Tatiana Suarez and Amanda Lemos clash on the prelims in a bout with strawweight ramifications.
With a great fight card on tap, money can be made at the sportsbook this Saturday night. Home of Fight is here to help put money in your pockets and cash out at the window this Saturday night. Let’s take a look at the Home of Fight expert picks for Noche UFC.
Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva
- HayJive – Jean Silva
“Silva has passed every test so far and I think Diego Lopes needs some type of big moment to capitalize and finish Jean or this could look bad. Give me Jean by KO here.”
- Nolan (TheParlay) – Jean Silva
“Silva is good everywhere, but his cardio and dog mentality should get him this win.”
- JJ (TheOctagonKings) – Jean Silva
“The durability of Lopes in this fight will be a massive factor. I do believe that Lopes will have moments here and there, though the illusive defense for Silva will help him be too fast for Lopes. The fight will be determined by the bigger moments in the fight.”
- Corrie – Jean Silva
“Silva is sharper on the feet, way more efficient defensively, and riding a crazy finishing streak. Lopes is super talented and I love both fighters equally but he takes too much damage and lets emotion slip in, which feels like a bad mix against a technical finisher like Silva, so I’ll side with Silva by TKO.”
- The Fight Analyst – Jean Silva
“Jean Silva showed he can win by knockout and he can win by submission. His finishing abilities will be apparent against a fighter like Diego Lopes who gets hit a ton. It doesn’t seem like Lopes’ durability will allow him to get through this fight as Silva gets the KO midway through this fight.”
Font vs Martinez | Marcel Dorff
Rob Font vs. David Martinez
- HayJive – Rob Font
“A massive step up for Martinez who is a good prospect but doesn’t blow me away overall. If font can avoid the big shots from Martinez, I think he cruises here.”
- Nolan (TheParlay) – Rob Font
“Font has shown younger fighters his level of experience before, and won’t be surprised if he does it again here. Big step up for David Martinez.”
- JJ (TheOctagonKings) – David Martinez
“Both men have a similar style, and Font has never been knocked out. I do believe Martinez will have more volume than Font while having the style that can deal with the volume.”
- Corrie – David Martinez
“Dog shot on the doctor! Martinz is sharper defensively, has cleaner accuracy, and while Font’s experience is huge, Martinez’s ability to avoid damage and keep the fight standing makes him a live, so I’ll side with Martinez as the underdog pick.”
- The Fight Analyst – David Martinez
“This is a big step up for David Martinez but one he is getting at the right time. Font is just a glorified gatekeeper at this time of his career and has lost a major step in recent fights. Martinez will be the sharper, faster, and more versatile striker that will outpoint his way to victory and make a statement at Noche UFC.”
Jared Gordon vs. Rafa Garcia
- HayJive – Jared Gordon
“Jared Gordon just looks like a better version of Garcia. Great cardio, striking, and Wrestling should allow him to get his hand raised.”
- Nolan (TheParlay) – Jared Gordon
“Jared’s pace, wrestling, and cardio could give him the edge against Garcia. I think a Jared DEC or late TKO is on the table.”
- JJ (TheOctagonKings) – Rafa Garcia
“While Gordon is coming off a great KO, I do believe Garcia can mix his game more efficiently and I do believe the pressure will be draining towards Gordon, especially later into the fight.”
- Corrie – Jared Gordon
“My old man of the week just so happens to be the more efficient striker who also just showed he can still crack with that TKO over Moisés. Garcia’s wrestling is tough and he can grind obvi, but he doesn’t bring much finishing threat, so I trust Gordon’s pace and experience to keep this standing and edge it out.”
- The Fight Analyst – Jared Gordon
“Jared Gordon put a stamp in his last fight with a blistering knockout of Thiago Moises. He showed that he’s not just a decision machine and can put guys away. While it will be tough to put Rafa Garcia away, but he will be the sharper striker and have the cardio to outlast Garcia to a wide decision.”
Gastelum vs Stoltzfus | Marcel Dorff
Kelvin Gastelum vs. Dustin Stolzfus
- HayJive – Kelvin Gastelum
“As much as I want to take Stoltzfus as the dog, I do think Kelvin is just a level above. Whether he comes in motivated or not is up to him, but he should be able to outstrike and defend the takedowns here.”
- Nolan (TheParlay) – Dustin Stolzfus
“Taking a big dog shot here. Kelvin hasn’t been the same, and Dustin will fight for your money. If Dustin gets take downs, he will have chances to win this fight.”
- JJ (TheOctagonKings) – Kelvin Gastelum
“Feature fight for Kelvin who is in need of momentum. While Stoltzfus shows us flashes at moments, Kelvin’s KO power will keep Dustin at bay.”
- Corrie – Kelvin Gastelum
“Gastelum is ridiculously durable and thank god I hit the Pyfer decision win but that was placed solely because Gastelum just does not go to sleep! He usually finds a way to push fights the distance even against top talent and while Stoltzfus is gritty his record’s been way to dicey for me to roll with him here.”
- The Fight Analyst – Kelvin Gastelum
“I wouldn’t be surprised if we see both fighters go home no matter who the winner is this weekend. Gastelum has looked like a shell of his former title challenger self but that should still be enough to get past someone like Dustin Stolzfus who’s on his last legs in his UFC career.”
Hernandez vs Fereirra | Marcel Dorff
Alexander Hernandez vs. Diego Ferreira
- HayJive – Alexander Hernandez
“This is a close fight, but I will side with the younger fighter with the momentum in Hernandez. He should be faster and if his cardio holds up he can pull this one out.”
- Nolan (TheParlay) – Alexander Hernandez
“ think Alex is turning a corner and getting better. He’s still younger, he’s fast and explosive, and I believe he wins round 1 and 2 at a high rate against Diego Ferreira.”
- JJ (TheOctagonKings) – Alexander Hernandez
“I do believe Hernandez, as the younger fighter with the momentum on his end, will be able to dictate the pace towards getting his hand raised by decision.”
- Corrie – Alexander Hernandez
“I feel like he’s finally putting it all together lately, especially after the Holboough win and he’s coming in hot and bothered after his KO win over Hooper… And his mixing of striking and wrestling makes him dangerous early and while Ferreira’s tough and experienced, he’s a little too up there age and miles on the tires wise for me to be comfortable backing him against someone riding on such a momentum train right now.”
- The Fight Analyst – Alexander Hernandez
“Alexander Hernandez is coming off the most impressive win he’s had in quite some time. He’s now rattled off three straight wins and gets a UFC veteran in Diego Ferreira who’s on the wrong side of 40 years old. The youth and momentum of Hernandez should help him power through this matchup to extend his winning streak to four in a row.”
Luna v Le | Marcel Dorff
Santiago Luna vs. Quang Le
- HayJive – Santiago Luna
“Younger fighter who’s clearly being brought in as someone the UFC would like to prop up. He’s a good athlete and still improving, I’ll take him here with a lot of upside.”
- Nolan (TheParlay) – Quang Le
“More experience and power on the hands could be the difference in this one. Luna is still very young.”
- JJ (TheOctagonKings) – Santiago Luna
“This is a close fight in my opinion. Le has more experience but I do believe that Luna’s aggressive style favors him for the short-notice opportunity. Him being in the main card opener tells me the UFC believes in his aggressive style.”
- Corrie – Quang Le
“Quang Le was already in camp and prepping for a tough stylistic matchup w/ David Martinez, so he’s coming in sharp and ready so i expect his experience and preparation to give him the edge here, and he’ll be able to squeeze out the win once the fight goes late.”
- The Fight Analyst – Santiago Luna
“This should be a fun fight to kicks things off on the main card. Both Luna and Le like to put on a show and get after it. However, the vulnerability of Le who gets hit a lot will be right in the wheelhouse of Luna who’s aggressive and has enough to pop to sit Le down and get his first UFC victory.”
Silva vs Lopes | UFC YT
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