Jean Silva in victory in UFC Seattle (Photo: Instagram)
Jean Silva is sparing no effort in preparing for his most important fight yet. The Fighting Nerds athlete faces Diego lopes in the main fight of UFC Night, scheduled for September 13th. The fight is valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg) and could define the next challenger for the Alexander Volkanovsky.
In search of the best performance, Jean decided to leave his ego aside and join forces with a direct 'competitor' in the category: Ricardo Carcacinha. In a video published on his YouTube channel, the fighter revealed that he is carrying out the camp alongside his training partner and highlighted the importance of collaboration.
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“Thank you. I’m doing the camp with Carcacinha now, he’s going to help me… But here’s the thing: you have no idea what this kid is like. He wasn’t in his right mind.”, he said. Jean Silva, beside Ricardo Carcacinha.
Although both are part of the same division, Jean Silva stated that there is no room for vanity. The Brazilian reinforced that, regardless of a possible future confrontation between the two, he sees Carcacinha as a strong candidate for the title.
“I know he’s in the same category as me, but I have no ego. He’s definitely the next champion. It doesn’t matter if it’s me and him breaking up there, but he’s the next champion, for sure.”, he concluded. Jean Silva.
Jean Silva studies Diego Lopes' patterns ahead of UFC Noche
Diego lopes (left) and Jean Silva (right) face each other in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS
In addition to heavy training, Jean Silva has an immersive study to be aware of everything his rival can bring to the octagon. According to your reading, 'Lord' claims that Diego lopes He is a reactive and explosive fighter, with strong counter-attacking power. However, the Brazilian highlights that, in the first minutes of the fight, his rival accepts retreating and that this behavior can be used to his advantage.
Furthermore, Jean revealed that he closely observes his opponent's body patterns and movement habits, such as the habit of lowering his body before counterattacking and the constant gesture of adjusting his shorts, something he compared to the style of Dustin poirier.
“He’s a very reactive guy on his feet, he’s a guy who, at the beginning of a fight, has no problem moving backwards. You can see that he always ducks a little when guys throw blows at him, to respond. And he has some bad habits. I won’t even talk about the scratching of the throat, which is a childhood thing… But you can see that he always adjusts his shorts, similar to Poirier,” he said. Jean Silva participating in the podcast 'MMA Brasil'
Jean Silva and Ricardo Carcacinha are living different moments in the UFC
Ricardo Carcacinha derrotou Joshua Culibao No. UFC 305 (Photo: Twitter/UFC News)
Ricardo Carcacinha debuted in the UFC in 2017 and, after a three-game winning streak, was defeated by Said Nurmagomedov. Since then, the Brazilian has accumulated eight positive results and six negative ones in the organization, having lost three of the last four fights.
Yes, Jean Silva, signed through the Contender Series, is going through the opposite phase. He has five consecutive wins in the UFC, four by knockout and one by submission. His most recent performance, against Bryce mitchell, ended with a knockout in the second round, a result that officially placed him in the featherweight division rankings.
UFC Noche celebrates Mexican independence
The fight between Jean Silva e Diego lopes will be the main fight of another edition of UFC Night, an event created by Ultimate to honor Mexico's Independence Day, celebrated on September 16th.
The last editions took place in 2023, when Alexa grasso kept the flyweight belt after a draw with Valentina Shevchenko. In 2024, the highlight was the victory of Merab Dvalishvili over Sean O'Malley, on an epic card at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
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