Jean Silva reveals behind-the-scenes details and raises doubts about his rival's willingness to face him at UFC 324.

Jean Silva celebrates victory in UFC 314. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC India

Jean Silva faces arnold allen No. UFC 324, scheduled for next Saturday (24). Despite the confrontation finally coming to fruition, the Brazilian from Fighting Nerds believes that the duel should have happened much sooner. Scheduled for the main card of the event that marks the beginning of the billion-dollar partnership between Ultimate and Paramount, 'Lord' expresses doubts as to whether the encounter with the Briton was only made possible by an obligation of the organization.

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In an interview with Full Send, Jean Silva He recalled that the match had already been agreed upon previously, but ultimately did not materialize after his opponent withdrew. The Brazilian also mentioned that arnold allen He was scheduled to fight Aaron Pico, but he backed out of the fight at the last minute, raising doubts about whether accepting the current fight was a spontaneous decision by the Briton or an imposition by the UFC.

“We already had a fight scheduled before, but he had to back out. Then, he was scheduled to fight Aaron Pico and backed out at the last minute. Did he agree to fight me or did the UFC force him?” he said. Jean Silva.

Jean Silva believes he can challenge Diego Lopes for the UFC title.

Diego defeats Jean in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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During a live stream on his YouTube channel, the Jean Silva explained that anxiety for the UFC 324 It doesn't stem exactly from the fight he has ahead of him, but from the perception that the UFC sees him as a future champion. The representative from Fighting Nerds imagines the scenario in which he wins. arnold allen by knockout, and that, certainly, his next fight will be for the belt.

"I'm nervous, and it's not even about my fight. It's just that the path is very clear: the UFC wants me to be champion. Because, man, I knocked out..." arnold allen…and tell me, what's the next step? Especially if Diego wins the belt,” he said. Jean Silva.