Jean Silva eyes fight against featherweight standout after loss to Diego Lopes at Noche UFC

Jean Silva after victory in UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter/UFC

In September, in Texas (USA), Jean Silva suffered his first defeat in the UFC, but is already planning the next step in his career. Wasting no time after the knockout he suffered Diego lopes, the member of the Fighting Nerds academy chose a target in mind in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg): Yair Rodriguez.

During a live broadcast on his official Instagram account, Jean expressed his interest in facing off against the former title challenger. The Brazilian is so excited that he even projected an ideal date for the potential fight to take place. However, it's unlikely the UFC will match Lord vs. Pantera next.

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It's worth remembering that the athlete, ranked tenth in the featherweight rankings, was defeated when he faced Diego, ranked number two. Furthermore, the Mexican, who won Patrick Pitbull In his last fight, he began campaigning for the division's belt for the second time. In any case, Jean is trying his luck to establish himself at the top of the division.

"I'm talking a lot with my manager. I think it's great if the UFC is interested in making a name for myself. I really see a fight between me and Yair. I think that would be incredible. Lerone vs. Volkanovski and Diego vs. Evloev. I think it would be fair. I don't know if Diego would give him the opportunity again. I think it would be a good fight to do. I really want it in December. Of course, for that to happen, I need your help. Not just from those who like me, but also from those who root against me. The more comments, the better," declared the athlete..

Fighting Nerds in Crisis at UFC

September was a rough month for Fighting Nerds in the world's largest MMA organization. Before Jean's loss to Diego, Caio Borralho and Maurício Ruffy were also defeated by Nassourdine Imavov e Benoit Saint-Denisrespectively.