UFC 314 Weigh-In Incident: Jean Silva Misses Weight for Bryce Mitchell Fight
A dramatic scene unfolded at the UFC 314 weigh-ins in Miami, as Brazilian featherweight contender Jean Silva failed to make weight for his highly anticipated bout against Bryce Mitchell. According to a report from Bloody Elbow, Silva came in at 147lb, a pound over the featherweight limit of 146lb.
The incident occurred on the morning of the weigh-ins, with Silva being the final fighter to step on the scales. In a heated moment, he shouted at someone in the front row in Portuguese, before posing for a photo and appearing to confirm that he would be making another attempt at weighing in at the correct weight. As Bloody Elbow reports, Silva is quoted as saying, "It’s not over. I’m going to come back and make weight. Bryce Mitchell, I’m going to knock you out."
Following the initial weigh-in, Silva was given an extra hour to cut the excess pound and successfully made the weight, ensuring his fight with Mitchell would go ahead as scheduled. If he had failed to make weight at the second attempt, he would have been forced to forfeit a significant percentage of his purse to his opponent. Bloody Elbow notes that Silva was not the only fighter to miss weight, with Nora Cornolle coming in 2lb over the bantamweight limit at 138lb.
The tension between Silva and Mitchell was palpable at the pre-fight press conference, which took place the night before the weigh-ins. According to Bloody Elbow, Silva insisted that he would send Mitchell into retirement, prompting a humorous response from the American fighter. Mitchell joked, "I was born with brain damage, brother. I’ll be alright." He also mocked Silva’s barking efforts, saying, "I put a lot of dogs down in my day… They all got one thing in common? They squeal right before they die."
The incident highlights the intense pressure and drama that can unfold in the lead-up to a major MMA event. As reported by Bloody Elbow, Silva’s fight with Mitchell is set to take place at UFC 314, with both fighters looking to make a statement in the highly competitive featherweight division.
In a further update, it was confirmed that Mitchell made weight at the initial attempt, tipping the scales at 146lb. The stage is now set for an electrifying contest between two talented fighters, with Silva looking to overcome the challenges of making weight and Mitchell seeking to capitalise on his opponent’s struggles. As Bloody Elbow notes, the incident has added an extra layer of intrigue to the upcoming bout, which is expected to be a closely contested and highly entertaining encounter.
