Ranked featherweight veteran challenges Jean Silva to a December fight: 'We have something to prove'

Jean Silva after his UFC victory. Photo: Instagram/jeansilvamma

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Defeated in his last appearance in the octagon, Jean Silva is eager to get back on the winning track as quickly as possible. Looking ahead to a rematch in December, the fighter challenged the current third-ranked featherweight (up to 65,7kg), Yair Rodriguez . Despite the request, Lord has not yet received a response from the former interim champion.

Keeping an eye on the situation, fellow ranked fighter Giga Chikadze broke with tradition and used social media to issue a respectful challenge to the Fighting Nerds representative. Like Jean, the Georgian, who trains in California, is also looking for an opportunity to overcome recent setbacks in his career.

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"Hey Jean, I saw you challenged Yair (Rodriguez) for December. I respect that determination. But you and I have something to prove after our last fights. You were number 10, I was number 12, and we both got our asses kicked. Let's give the fans a real show and settle this in December. I'm ready if you are. Let's make this happen," Giga declared on his official X account.

Giga Chikadze wants to face Jean Silva in December. Photo: Reproduction / UFC

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Currently ranked 15th in the division and coming off two consecutive losses, Giga was once touted as a great prospect in the organization. Signed in 2019, the fighter achieved a seven-fight winning streak, but fell out of contention for the title when he faced Calvin Kattar in a fight that would determine the next opponent for Max Holloway , the champion at the time. Since then, Chikadze has fought three times and won only once.

Despite the request, the veteran has not yet received any response from Jean. The Brazilian's intention is to face the Mexican, who currently occupies third place and is coming off a victory over Patrício Pitbull.

Hey Jean, I see you calling out Yair for December. Respect that hustle. But you and I both got something to prove after our last fights. You were #10, I was #12, and we both took L's. Let's give the fans a real show and settle it in December. I'm ready if you are. Let's make it…

— GIGACHAD (@giga_chikadze) September 24, 2025

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