Noche UFC 2025 took place on September 13 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, bringing a stacked lineup and plenty of drama inside the Octagon. Headlined by Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, the card delivered knockouts, slick submissions, and a few controversial moments.
Main Card Results
The main event saw Diego Lopes steal the show with a spectacular finish. Here’s how the top fights played out:
- Diego Lopes def. Jean Silva – TKO (spinning back elbow and punches), Round 2, 4:48. Lopes handed Silva his first loss in 14 fights with a jaw-dropping finish.
- David Martinez def. Rob Font – Unanimous Decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28). A close tactical fight that went the distance.
- Rafa Garcia def. Jared Gordon – TKO, Round 3, 2:27. Garcia poured on the pressure for a late finish.
- Kelvin Gastelum def. Dustin Stoltzfus – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28). Gastelum bounced back despite missing weight by five pounds.
- Alexander Hernandez def. Diego Ferreira – TKO, Round 2, 3:46. A big knockout win, though many felt the referee allowed Ferreira to take too much damage.
- Santiago Luna def. Quang Le – KO, Round 1, 2:48. Luna made a statement in his UFC debut with a brutal first-round knockout.
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— The MMA Archives (@Themmaarchives) September 14, 2025
Preliminary Card Highlights
The prelims also had their fair share of action and surprises:
- Duško Todorović def. Jose Daniel Medina – Submission (rear-naked choke), Round 1, 4:21.
- Joaquim Silva def. Claudio Puelles – Split Decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28).
- Tatiana Suarez def. Amanda Lemos – Unanimous Decision (29–28 x3).
- Jesus Aguilar def. Luis Gurule – Unanimous Decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
- Zachary Reese vs. Sedriques Dumas – No Contest (accidental foul), Round 1, 0:51.
- Alden Coria def. Alessandro Costa – TKO, Round 3, 0:47.
- Montserrat Rendon def. Alice Pereira – Split Decision (30–27, 29–28, 28–29).
- Daniil Donchenko def. Rodrigo Sezinando – TKO, Round 1, 4:27, winning The Ultimate Fighter 33 welterweight finale.

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Bonus Awards
- Fight of the Night: Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva
- Performance of the Night: Diego Lopes, Santiago Luna
Key Takeaways
Diego Lopes was the star of the evening, pulling off a spinning back elbow finish that will be replayed for years to come. Santiago Luna’s UFC debut also turned heads with a first-round knockout. On the flip side, Kelvin Gastelum’s weight miss drew criticism, and officiating decisions in Hernandez’s win sparked debate among fighters and fans alike.
Noche UFC once again proved to be a showcase for breakout stars, highlight finishes, and the kind of unpredictability that keeps MMA fans hooked.
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