Jean Silva Eyes Booking vs. Diego Lopes: 'I’m Not a Good Fight for Him'

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One of the main highlights of UFC on ESPN 59 in Denver was Jean Silva moving up a weight class to score his third knockout in six months against Drew Dober, a victory that came just two weeks after “Lord” finished Charles Jourdain at UFC 303.



In an interview with Ag.Fight shortly after the bout, Jean revealed that the UFC had already nominated a veteran in the Top 15 to be his next opponent.

“Unfortunately, I still can't say anything, just that it will be at featherweight,” said the Fighting Nerds member.


Silva also promised that if the UFC needs him to step up again in the coming weeks, he will be available. His lone condition would be that the short-notice fight would take place at 155 pounds.

“My plan this year is to have three more fights at featherweight, but if the UFC asks me, exceptionally, to face a striker at lightweight, that could be a possibility,” Silva said. “But my focus is on my division.”

In a separate interview with Brazilian journalist Laerte Viana, Silva spoke again about the enemy he so much wanted to face and explained the reason for his dislike.

“I admire a lot of guys in the UFC like Dober and many others who are great family men and always deliver great fights,” he said. “I was a fan of this guy, but one time I asked to take a photo with him and he let me wait for an hour. I thought he was cool, but he's actually an asshole. I'm almost certain that one of my functions in this sport is to take charges. He will take a beating and learn to be humble. When I hit this guy and see his head split open, I’m not going to tell the referee.”

In an interview on Renato Carneiro’s podcast before the fight in Denver, “Lord” gave two tips to those curious about who his opponent could be.


 
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One of the main highlights of UFC on ESPN 59 in Denver was Jean Silva moving up a weight class to score his third knockout in six months against Drew Dober, a victory that came just two weeks after “Lord” finished Charles Jourdain at UFC 303.



In an interview with Ag.Fight shortly after the bout, Jean revealed that the UFC had already nominated a veteran in the Top 15 to be his next opponent.

“Unfortunately, I still can't say anything, just that it will be at featherweight,” said the Fighting Nerds member.


Silva also promised that if the UFC needs him to step up again in the coming weeks, he will be available. His lone condition would be that the short-notice fight would take place at 155 pounds.

“My plan this year is to have three more fights at featherweight, but if the UFC asks me, exceptionally, to face a striker at lightweight, that could be a possibility,” Silva said. “But my focus is on my division.”

In a separate interview with Brazilian journalist Laerte Viana, Silva spoke again about the enemy he so much wanted to face and explained the reason for his dislike.

“I admire a lot of guys in the UFC like Dober and many others who are great family men and always deliver great fights,” he said. “I was a fan of this guy, but one time I asked to take a photo with him and he let me wait for an hour. I thought he was cool, but he's actually an asshole. I'm almost certain that one of my functions in this sport is to take charges. He will take a beating and learn to be humble. When I hit this guy and see his head split open, I’m not going to tell the referee.”

In an interview on Renato Carneiro’s podcast before the fight in Denver, “Lord” gave two tips to those curious about who his opponent could be.




I love that he's calling for a Just Bleed fight!

It actually works rankings-wise too, but I just feel they might try to push Lopes upwards - Jean might have to ride his coattails for a fight or two until (IF) they're both established in the top 10 - but this is way cooler than the usual boring call outs like Conor, whoever is the champion, or someone on their way out.

Bravo!
 
I love that he's calling for a Just Bleed fight!

It actually works rankings-wise too, but I just feel they might try to push Lopes upwards - Jean might have to ride his coattails for a fight or two until (IF) they're both established in the top 10 - but this is way cooler than the usual boring call outs like Conor, whoever is the champion, or someone on their way out.

Bravo!
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In an interview with Ag.Fight shortly after the bout, Jean revealed that the UFC had already nominated a veteran in the Top 15 to be his next opponent.

“Unfortunately, I still can't say anything, just that it will be at featherweight,” said the Fighting Nerds member.

It's probably Barboza.
 


He don't always cry but it's certainly A LOT of interviews no matter if he cries or turns into a dog 😆

lol well in the first of these two recent fights, he only cried during the post fight

but this latest one? He cried on the way to the ring, he cried during his announcements in the ring and the whole time after lmao
 
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