Jean Silva after victory at UFC Denver (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Jean Silva stole the show at the first promotional press conference of UFC 314, held on the 7th. The Fighting Nerds athlete starred in a remarkable moment when he poked his opponent, Bryce mitchell, with a combo of provocations that ranged from his characteristic barks to mocking the American's flat-earth theories. However, the controversial Mitchell interpreted these attitudes as something that goes beyond the sports field.
In a video posted on his Instagram profile, Mitchell stated that his fight against Jean Silva No. UFC 314 It will not be just a fight inside the octagon, but a spiritual battle. The Christian fighter believes that his opponent is possessed by a legion of demons and cited as evidence the episode at the press conference, where the Brazilian responded by barking when he heard the name of Jesus.
“Remember, folks, we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness, principalities of darkness and powers of evil. I am not going to wrestle just one man on April 12th. I am going to wrestle a man possessed by a legion of demons. When I simply spoke the name of Jesus, he was overcome with wickedness and began barking like a dog,” Mitchel said.
More than a week after the press conference where he came face to face with Jean Silva, Bryce mitchell He claimed to be suffering spiritual attacks and having constant nightmares about demons. The fighter asked for prayers from his Christian followers to have peaceful nights of sleep and divine protection.
“I need all my Christian warriors to pray for me so that I can sleep soundly. Every night since the press conference, I have been having demonic dreams. Legions of demons are attacking me every time I sleep… But the Lord is strong, so pray for me, especially now if I am fasting. Please pray for me to sleep soundly. May God send Gabriel, Michael, Uriel, Raphael, Samson and King David to watch over me and protect me with the shield of faith,” the featherweight continued.
Mitchell says fight against Jean Silva is a divine purpose and compares duel to David and Goliath
The American declared that he no longer fights for himself, but for the name of God, and that his victory in UFC 314 will be a manifestation of divine will. Mitchell also stated that he will cast out demons from his adversary, who will fall before him.
“Remember, the days when I fought for myself are long gone. Now, I fight for the name of the Lord, and the devil will not waste his time trying to torment a loser. He knows that the Lord’s victory is near, and I will win in the name of Jesus Christ. The demons in the man will be cast out, and he will fall before me, just as Goliath fell before King David,” concluded the American.
The rivalry between Jean Silva e Bryce mitchell came about after the Brazilian publicly challenged the American in his post-fight speech at UFC Seattle. The Fighting Nerds star's request was so he could 'educate' his rival, who caused controversy that included denying the Holocaust and even defending Adolf Hitler during his podcast debut.
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