Fighting Nerds tops at UFC event. Photo: Getty Images/Zuffa LLC
Jean Silva doesn't hide that he loves fighting and, this Saturday (12), in Arizona (USA), he can put 'Fighting Nerds' back in the spotlight. In the main fight of Noche UFC , the Brazilian faces Jose Delgado , in a duel valid for the featherweight division (up to 65,8 kg). Always in demand when he enters the action, the athlete answered a series of questions and one of them focused on the media team.
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After the 'UFC on TNT Sports' profile asked how 'Lord' would assemble the perfect fighter for 'Fighting Nerds', he didn't mince words and surprised everyone. In the 2023/2024 season, the academy was voted the best in the world at the MMA Oscars, largely due to its outstanding quartet composed of Caio Borralho , Carlos Prates , Jean himself , and Mauricio Ruffy (now out of the team). However, anyone who thought the athlete created the perfect 'Nerd' based solely on the group was mistaken.
Power: Geovanis Palacios, an undefeated Cuban in MMA with eight wins, seven by knockout.
Cardio: Jean Silva
Leg kicks: Mauricio Ruffy
Fighting IQ: Caio Borralho
Wrestling: Reginaldo Junior
Speed: Mauricio Ruffy
Microphone skills: Jean Silva
Jean Silva in the UFC
Currently, Jean Silva , 29, is ranked sixth in the UFC featherweight division and is seen by many as a threat to the legendary Alexander Volkanovski , the king of the category. In his most recent fight, in January, the Brazilian defeated Arnold Allen by unanimous decision.
For the world's largest MMA organization, the athlete won six fights, five by stoppage (four by knockout and one by submission), and lost one. His main victories were over Arnold Allen , Bryce Mitchell , and Drew Dober.
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