And now, Jean Silva? Former champion headlines UFC sensation in April

Jean Silva At a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Jean Silva returned to winning ways against arnold allenHowever, in January, he lost two potential opponents for his next fight. He is ranked fifth in the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). aljamain sterling, former king of the bantams (up to 61,2 kg), will face Youssef Zalal, the company sensation and number seven in the division, in the main fight of ufc vegas 116, an event scheduled to take place on April 25th. The fight was made official by Dana White, president of the UFC, through social media last Thursday (12).

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The clash between Sterling, 36, and Zalal, 29, is extremely important for the featherweight division, as it will bring the winner closer to a title shot. In his last appearance in the octagon, the American dominated. Brian ortegaMeanwhile, the Moroccan fighter is on a roll. In his second stint in the UFC, he won all five fights he competed in.

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Without the possibility of facing Sterling and Zalal, and with most of the top featherweights already scheduled fights, Jean awaits the UFC's decision regarding his future. In the current scenario, the Brazilian, who occupies the sixth spot in the division, could end up facing... Yair Rodriguez, which remains without an opponent.