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Jean Silva after victory at UFC Denver (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Jean Silva He wants to avoid repeating the mistakes that led him to... defeat to Diego lopes. Scheduled to open the main card of UFC 324, scheduled for next Saturday (24), the Brazilian faces arnold allen with the goal of getting back on the winning track in the organization. To that end, the fighter nicknamed 'Lord' admits that the lessons from his last performance are still fresh in his mind and need to be taken into account inside the octagon.
In an interview with UFC Brazil, Jean Silva He explained that he entered his previous fight taking full responsibility for a more aggressive approach, motivated by past emotional wounds that ultimately influenced his performance. According to the fighter, that wasn't the best time to act that way, which compromised the outcome.
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“I’m going to follow the plan and beat the crap out of him. Everyone in life has a moment that, at some point, hurt them deeply and left a mark. In life’s journey, sometimes we end up remembering that, and maybe that was my moment to remember some scars from my past that hadn’t yet healed. And that was my day to go on the offensive. I took full responsibility, I went in there to fight, but it didn’t work,” he said. Jean Silva.
Jean Silva He also highlighted that he doesn't usually suppress his emotions, but stressed that, under normal circumstances, he adopts a more rational style inside the octagon. This time, however, he assured that he is fully connected with his team, family, and staff, which makes him more balanced and confident for the challenge. UFC 324.
“I don’t try to control (my emotions in the octagon), no. It’s not in my nature. If I have to cry, I cry; if I have to bark, I’ll bark, but that’s why I follow the plan. For those who remember my UFC career, they know that Jean doesn’t fight like that, he’s a more rational guy. And this time I’m connected with my team, my wife is here, my cameraman, my coaches, my manager. I’m very happy,” concluded 'Lord'.
Jean Silva believes he can challenge Diego Lopes for the UFC title.
During a live stream on his YouTube channel, the Jean Silva explained that anxiety for the UFC 324 It doesn't stem exactly from the fight he has ahead of him, but from the perception that the UFC sees him as a future champion. The representative from Fighting Nerds imagines the scenario in which he wins. arnold allen by knockout, and that, certainly, his next fight will be for the belt.
"I'm nervous, and it's not even about my fight. It's just that the path is very clear: the UFC wants me to be champion. Because, man, I knocked out..." arnold allen…and tell me, what's the next step? Especially if Diego wins the belt,” he said. Jean Silva.
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