Jean Silva reveals inspiration from Conor McGregor before UFC Noche: 'I get a lot of ideas'

Jean Silva comes from victory against Bryce mitchell No. UFC 314. Photo: Twitter / UFC News

Jean Silva has already started his 'ritual' to arrive inspired in UFC Night, scheduled for September 13th. The representative of Fighting Nerds, who faces Diego lopes in the main fight of the event, he appeared in a video published on his YouTube channel watching the documentary series Conor McGregor and classified the moment as something he always does before his victories.

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According to Jean, the documentary, which provides a behind-the-scenes look at McGregor's UFC career, keeps him motivated. The Brazilian says he draws inspiration from the Irishman to develop his ideas.

"There's one thing I always do before every win: I like to watch Conor's show. It motivates me a lot; I get a lot of ideas from that guy. The guy is sinister... It was crazy how Conor's mind worked. His mental game... 100% mental, there's no way around it," he said. Jean Silva.

Diego Lopes intends to respond to Jean's provocations at the press conference

Diego lopes faces Jean Silva in the main fight of UFC Night. Photo Montage SUPER FIGHTS

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In addition to success in the octagon, Conor McGregor is also remembered for destabilizing his opponents in press conferences. Case Jean Silva want to follow the same path in UFC Night, the Brazilian needs to be attentive to his rival's responses.

In an interview with Ag Fight, Diego lopes made it clear that, despite remaining silent in the weeks leading up to the fight, he intends to respond to any provocation from Jean Silva during the press conference.

"So far, if you look at all the things he's been saying, I haven't responded because I know they're lies and made up to try to create conflict... The week of the fight, if we have a press conference, then you can expect some things to come out... They're real, not made up or lies. He'll speak, and I'll respond. I'm not going to waste my time creating intrigue beforehand. But the week of the fight, we'll see. I just hope the UFC holds the press conference, and then we'll see," he stated. Diego lopes.

UFC Noche celebrates Mexican independence

the duel between Jean Silva e Diego lopes marks the main fight of the third edition of UFC Night, a special event created by the organization in 2023 to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on September 16.

The first edition of 'Noche' took place in 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, when Alexa grasso tied with Valentina Shevchenko to keep the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg). In 2024, it was the turn of Merab Dvalishvili dethrone Sean O'Malley and win the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg) in a historic event held at the 'Sphere', also in Las Vegas.