Diego Lopes bounced back from a title fight loss to Alexander Volkanovski in the most spectacular of ways at UFC Fight Night 259 when he finished Jean Silva

Lopes (27-7 MMA, 6-2 UFC) capped off the third annual Noche UFC event with a thrilling second-round TKO of Silva (16-3 MMA, 5-1 UFC) that started with a spinning back elbow at Frost Bank Arena in San Antonio, Texas.

The result puts Lopes right back in the mix among title contenders at 145 pounds, and though he would like another chance at the belt next, he admitted he likely needs one more to solidify his position.

Whom should that fight come against? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Lopes’ future after UFC Fight Night 259.

This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Noche UFC matchmaker: Who’s next for Diego Lopes after thrilling TKO?

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