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Exclusive: Jean Silva eager to face 'bad influence' Bryce Mitchell at UFC 314
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Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva is a fight that many fans have been anticipating, and for good reason.
Given the heated rivalry between the two fighters, their April 12 showdown at UFC 314 promises fireworks. For Silva, it will be a fight for the history books.
"I’m not a guy who only likes the big fights, but there's a thing going on about what the other guy is saying, the whole philosophy," Silva told DAZN News. "He's a public person. So children hear that speech, that hate speech. He's a very bad influence."
Mitchell made headlines for praising Adolf Hitler earlier this year, and he has accused Silva of being "possessed by a legion of demons" ahead of their fight.
Naturally, Silva has taken issue with Mitchell’s outspoken views and isn't afraid to call them out. The Brazilian is determined to educate his opponent inside the Octagon.
"He has a philosophy that doesn't fit in the modern world, and he's actually doing a bad service to society when he does that," Silva said. "So I want to educate him.
"So let's discuss that. Let's go to an old-school class. If you're not shutting up, I'm going to shut you up."
With four finishes in his first four UFC fights, Silva is now looking to showcase his wrestling skills against Mitchell.
"I hope to show my skill level against Bryce because he's going to get me to the ground, and I am going to slap his face," he said. "The world wants to see Lord against Bryce Mitchell."
