VIDEO: Jean Silva steals the show and drives Bryce Mitchell crazy at UFC 314 press conference

Jean Silva uses globe to provoke Bryce mitchell at the press conference UFC 314. Photo: UFC Reproduction

This Friday (7), before the UFC 313 this weekend, the organization held the first promotional press conference for the UFC 314, which will have as its main fight Alexander Volkanovsky against Diego lopes for the featherweight belt dispute (up to 65,7 kg.) left by Ilia Topuria. 'Fighting Nerds' team sensation, Jean Silva will also fight at the event scheduled for April 12 against the controversial Bryce mitchell. And the Brazilian stole the show by irritating his opponent in front of the audience.

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One of Mitchell's controversial conspiracy theories is that the Earth it is not round. Jean Silva then provoked his rival by taking a globe to the press conference UFC 314. (see below)

Jean Silva brought a prop to the #UFC314 press conference

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When Mitchell took the microphone, he was met with a deafening chorus of boos from the crowd. He was asked if he had anything to say about the comments on his podcast, calling Adolf Hitler of 'a good guy'. Before he could speak, Silva interrupted him by starting a chant of 'F**k Bryce mitchell' Soon, the fans asked for the traditional bark made by the Brazilian, who complied with the requests. Irritated, the North American responded.

“You’re barking up the wrong tree, motherf**ker,” Mitchell said.

Silva continued walking towards his opponent with the globe to provoke him. (watch the scene below)

Things are getting interesting at this #UFC314 press conference

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After forcing Mitchell to lower the microphone without finishing a religious speech, Jean Silva used an interpreter to deliver a very direct message. He noted that fans were not interested in hearing anything more from his rival, and explained how plans to silence him in April.

“Bryce, you’ll start seeing the world round soon. Hey, hey, Bryce mitchell, calm down, bro, you're only here because of me. I got some advice for you, don't grab the mic, it's getting ugly. Don't do that, man, nobody wants to hear you. I gotta tell you something. Get used to seeing the world as round, Bryce, you know what's crazy? You don't even believe in yourself. Bryce mitchell, relax, everyone here believes in Christ, right? Don't be mad, baby, baby, calm down,” he teased.

Soon after, the featherweight fighters came face to face for the first time in an intense onstage face-off. (see below)

They'd get in the Octagon tomorrow night if they could ‍@ThugNastyMMA vs Jean Silva

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Beyond the globe, Jean Silva was also dressed in a t-shirt alluding to the film 'Inglourious Basterds' (2009), by Quentin Tarantino, which tells a fictional story about a group of Jewish soldiers who fought Nazi leaders during World War II.