Jean Silva once again had his arm raised in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The Brazilian faced José Delgado at Noche UFC , held last Saturday (12), and overcame the prospect with a submission in the third round. Before finishing the fight, however, 'Lord' adopted a less aggressive stance and almost ended up being knocked out in the first round. According to the fighter, the strategy aimed to provide more excitement to the fight.
In a post on 'X', Jean Silva claimed that he suffered a knockdown in order to make the fight more exciting and engaging for the audience.
It was meant to create some excitement, man. https://t.co/GhYLeq3aio
— Jean “Lord” Silva (@Jeansilvamma96) September 13, 2026
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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