Jean Silva Confident He Can Knock Out UFC Champ Alexander Volkanovski

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Jean Silva said he can KO Volkanovski in 2 rounds:

"I like him very, very much, but I think this would be a good fight for me. I could probably go for a knockout in the 1st or 2nd round."



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Rising Brazilian standout Jean Silva is the latest to join the list of aspiring title contenders at featherweight.

While Silva isn’t among the most highly-ranked featherweights just yet, “Lord” is aiming for the stars by calling for a title shot next. The Brazilian now wants to challenge Alexander Volkanovski, whom he admittedly likes a lot.

“I actually believe that between me and Volkanovski, we would have a fantastic fight,” he told Ariel Helwani. "I like him very, very much, but I think this would be a good fight for me. I could probably go for a knockout in the first or second round.”

Silva submitted Bryce Mitchell in the second round of their UFC 314 bout last weekend, which was the Brazilian’s biggest win so far. One of the most entertaining fighters on the entire UFC roster, Silva has now finished all five of his opponents in brutal fashion.

Meanwhile, Volkanovski won the vacant title with a unanimous decision win over Diego Lopes in the main event at UFC 314. “The Great” expects to defend his title against undefeated contender Movsar Evloev next but acknowledged that Yair Rodriguez is also waiting in the wings with his win over Patricio Freire at UFC 314.

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Jean Silva Confident He Can Knock Out UFC Champ Alexander Volkanovski

Rising Brazilian standout Jean Silva is the latest to join the list of aspiring title contenders at featherweight.

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[Raise Your Fist]

my favorite autistic fighter right now

 

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[Goatenstein]

I know he can I don't know if I'd pick him. Little Adolf isn't that great of a fighter to make me want to pick him over Volk Hogan.

 

[burningspear]

give him emmett

 

[TempleoftheDog]

Yes..

Exactly like Hardy, Condit, Alvez, etc.

“I have 25 minutes to land one shot. I will beat GSP”.

I’ve never heard that before.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

We'd see Volk backpedalling so fast he'll leave skid marks in the cage

 

[rjmbrd]

Volk will point fight and dance away from him and likely give us a stinker. I don't think Jean Silva has the footwork or experience to get this done right now.

Topuria made it look easy because he's got outstanding technique to go along with his athleticism and power. Silva is still improving but he's not on that level, at least not yet.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

If he connects, he definitely can.

I don't think Volks chin will ever be the same after Islam and Topuria. I think they cracked it.

But - Volk can definitely fight smart and utilize a much broader skill set to defeat Silva, much like he did Lopes.

He just can't get sloppy at all with Jean, and get pulled into a firefight.

He will have to stay disciplined the entire fight.

 

[Mr.Maelstrom]

Woof tickets or more bite than bark?

 

[Dorkman]

I like you Jean. But you gotta get a win better than Bryce Mitchell

 

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[Kevin Sorbo]

Yes..

Exactly like Hardy, Condit, Alvez, etc.

“I have 25 minutes to land one shot. I will beat GSP”.

I’ve never heard that before.

Comparing a prime GSP to Volk in his current form? Look, Volk is a great fighter but even on his best day he was no GSP.

 

[Hymen Crusher]

Rather see him then emolov or whatever his name is. That's going to be boring

 

[DoctorStoppage]

Like I’ve been saying, if Volk is smart, he’ll fight and likely beat Evloev then should retire.

 

[Hezekiah]

Would be a great fight. He's a cocky twat but a hell of a fighter, seemingly everywhere.