Jean Silva in victory in UFC Seattle (Photo: Instagram)
Amid the presence of several talents in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg), Jean Silva may have had great luck on his way to the belt. Scheduled to face Diego lopes in the main fight of UFC Santo Antonio, on September 13, the Brazilian guaranteed that he will fight for the title next, after Movsar Evloev wasting the opportunity to appear in Abu Dhabi, in the fight that was scheduled for July 26 against Aaron Picco.
Currently ranked first, the Russian had to cancel his commitment to the organization once again, generating significant backlash due to his history with the company. Keeping an eye on the situation, the Fighting Nerds representative explained what contributed to his early arrival to the fight against the champion. Alexander Volkanovsky to follow.
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Movsar Evloev is undefeated. Photo: Reproduction/UFC
"I was already happy, but I knew Evloev needed to fight first so I could be sure I'd get the belt right away. Now I'm sure I'll get the belt after he pulled out of the fight. I even think Aaron Picco could take his place in the rankings directly, having pulled out of the fight (...) the next world champion is here, more than certain. I won't have to wait to see the Picco vs. Evloev fight," Jean declared on his YouTube channel. YouTube.
Considered one of the biggest challenges in the division, Evloev has already admitted that he understands that the UFC doesn't plan to make his title push easy. So far, the Russian hasn't won any quick fights, raising questions about his potential to promote fights. Undefeated, the fighter is coming off a major victory over aljamain sterling in December 2024.
UFC Santo Antônio star Jean is considered the favorite to face Diego. Longtime rivals, the athletes exchange barbs, and 'Lord' stirs tension by promising to beat his compatriot in the octagon. The fight is scheduled for September 13th.
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