Jean Silva Calls Out Bryce Mitchell After Controversial Comments
Rising UFC featherweight Jean Silva challenges Bryce Mitchell, citing both career aspirations and Mitchell's inflammatory remarks.
- Jean Silva, fresh off a dominant win at UFC Seattle, has publicly called for a fight against Bryce Mitchell, aiming to elevate his status in the featherweight division.
- Mitchell has faced widespread backlash after making pro-Hitler comments and denying the Holocaust on his podcast, leading to criticism from UFC CEO Dana White.
- Silva views a victory over Mitchell as a strategic move to gain attention and position himself closer to a title shot, especially given Mitchell's history of competitive performances against top fighters like Ilia Topuria.
- Mitchell recently withdrew from a scheduled grappling match, hinting at a potential upcoming UFC fight, though no official announcement has been made regarding a matchup with Silva.
- The tension between Silva and Mitchell has escalated on social media, with Silva mocking Mitchell's flat Earth beliefs and promising to 'educate' him in the Octagon.