Jean Silva experienced difficult moments at Noche UFC , but revealed that the obstacles faced during the preparation for the event were even greater. The Brazilian headlined the card, held last Saturday (12), and finished José Delgado in the third round, after suffering a knockdown in the initial round.
In an interview with UFC News, Jean Silva revealed that the fight's script ended up being similar to what he had experienced during training. The Brazilian said that he had been knocked out a few times in training and that, even after suffering a hard knockdown during the fight, he managed to recover and continue until he sought the submission.
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"It's crazy to say this, but it happened exactly as we rehearsed at home. I have to admit to you, I was knocked out a few times in training, I took a big knockdown (in the fight) and then I kept going," said Jean Silva.
Jean Silva could challenge for the UFC belt.
With his victory over José Delgado, Jean Silva strengthened his position in the race for the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg). The Brazilian could become the next challenger for the title, since Movsar Evloev , his main competitor for the opportunity, is scheduled to face Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 333.
Given the current state of the division, the trend suggests that Jean Silva will be next in line for the title.
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