UFC fans were in for a surprise when news broke of the former bantamweight champion’s withdrawal from his highly anticipated fight at UFC 307. The MMA world buzzed with speculation about who might step up to face the undefeated Movsar Evloev. As Aljamain Sterling went out, Jean Silva swooped in.
The surging Brazilian featherweight has a flair for the dramatic. Fresh off a spectacular knockout win over Drew Dober, Silva wasted no time throwing his hat into the ring. He had just two words for Evloev that said it all.
“Let’s go,” Silva posted on X.
It’s hard not to admire Silva’s gusto. Most fighters would be content to rest on their laurels after a big win, but not Silva. Evloev, for his part, seems game for anyone willing to step up. He’s been training hard for months, and the thought of all that effort going to waste must be maddening.
Silva’s offer is intriguing for several reasons. First, he’s on a tear, riding a 4-0-fight record in the UFC. Second, he’s shown he can handle short-notice fights. Would the UFC be willing to make this bout with just three weeks left remains to be seen?
Jean Silva Claimed He Broke Both His Hands In The Fight Against Drew Dober
Remember that epic slugfest between Silva and Dober at UFC Denver? It turns out that it was even more insane than fans had originally thought. The fight eventually was stopped after ‘Lord’ dished out huge damage, but he sustained some himself as well.
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Jean Silva dropped a bombshell on social media. He revealed that he broke both hands in the first round of the fight. Still, this guy kept swinging with two broken mitts. The craziest part is Silva won the fight. He TKO’d Dober in the third round. With broken hands!
And this wasn’t just any fight, either. It was Silva’s second in two weeks. Of course, now Silva’s in for some downtime, as broken hands tend to dampen training plans. But his willingness to take on the extremely dangerous Movsar Evloev three weeks later showcases his love for the sport and tolerance for punishment.
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