Jean Silva e Ilia Topuria are undefeated in the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage
Despite the main struggle of the UFC 317 to be between Charles of the Bronx e Ilia Topuria, the duel gained a new element to spice up the rivalry. It is about Jean Silva, who offered to help prepare his compatriot, simulating his rival's style. However, the Georgian doubted the ability of 'Lord' to emulate his game and questioned the usefulness of the partnership between Brazilians.
In response, Jean Silva published a video on his YouTube channel, where he stated that his performance is even superior to that of Topuria. The Brazilian criticized the fact that the Spaniard had been hit hard in previous fights, including suffering a knockdown.
“Look here, you bastard, I did better than you. Topuria fought the Bryce mitchell and took a beating, he has to admit it. He got dizzy from the beatings he took from Bryce mitchell, took a knockdown in his career. That didn't happen to me. My fight with Bryce mitchell, how long did it last? How many hands did I take? His fights, even though they were knockouts, how long did they last? In a way, there was a fight between him and his opponents. Honestly, there is no fight between me and my opponents. But it's not because the guys are bad, it's because I study a lot. And if he wants to know where I got this from, to imitate him, it was because of his own fights.”, he replied. Jean Silva.
Jean Silva believes Charles do Bronx can beat Topuria even without his help
Despite the disagreement, Jean Silva praised the undefeated mentality of Ilia Topuria, stating that the fact that the Spaniard does not believe in defeat is an advantage. However, he stressed that, if Charles of the Bronx repeat the dominant performance of his last fight, he will be able to win without needing help.
“What I think: first, Topuria doesn’t believe he can lose, and that’s already a good advantage for him. Because the guy who’s never lost doesn’t really believe in defeat, and the guy who doesn’t believe in defeat has a much better chance than other people… But, if Charles himself from the last fight enters this fight, he doesn’t even need Jean, he doesn’t need anyone. He’ll do it easily. But, why not use all the weapons he has around him? And I’m one of them.”, concluded ‘Lord’.
Jean Silva x Ilia Topuria
Signed through the Contender Series, Jean Silva He has already had five fights in the UFC and maintained his undefeated record in the organization, with 100% lethality. Known as 'Lord', the Brazilian has accumulated four knockouts and one submission in the octagon.
Yes, Ilia Topuria, also undefeated, has eight appearances in the UFC, with five knockouts, one submission and two victories by decision of the judges.
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