Jean Silva provokes Diego Lopes again and heats up the atmosphere for the fight: 'Mexican or Brazilian?'

Jean Silva in victory in UFC Seattle (Photo: Instagram)

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Although there are still more than two months left until the UFC Night, scheduled for September 13, in San Antonio, United States, Jean Silva has been making a point of heating up the atmosphere for the long-awaited duel against his compatriot Diego lopes, which marks the main fight of the event.

In an interview with journalist Jose Youngs, from 'MMA Fighting', the featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) from Paraná continued the series of provocations in relation to Diego lopes, who has chosen silence.

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“Diego hasn’t even been able to look me in the face yet, imagine what it’s going to be like when the fight comes. Forget about Diego, Jean and the other athletes. The whole world is going to be watching several athletes represent Mexico’s independence. That’s more important than me beating up the guy.” Diego lopes”, highlighted the 'Lord'.

On the same day that Ultimate holds the 'UFC Night', the boxing stars Canelo Alvarez placeholder image and Terence Crawford face off in a long-awaited duel in the noble art. When asked about the subject, Jean advised fans to prioritize his fight, once again provoking Diego lopes.

“The fans are going to get MMA at the highest level on a great night. And they’re also going to see someone who boxes like Canelo (Alvarez) beating up a fighter who doesn’t even know if he’s Mexican or Brazilian,” he concluded.

UFC Noche celebrates Mexican independence

the duel between Diego lopes e Jean Silva represents the main fight of the third edition of UFC Night, a special event created by the organization in 2023 to celebrate Mexican Independence Day, celebrated on September 16.

The first edition of 'Noche' took place in 2023, at the T-Mobile Arena, in Las Vegas, when Alexa grasso tied with Valentina Shevchenko to keep the flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg). In 2024, it was the turn of Merab Dvalishvili dethrone Sean O'Malley and win the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg) in a historic and spectacular event held at the 'Sphere', also in Las Vegas.