Jean Silva, the fighter who recently defeated Bryce Mitchell, publicly ridiculed his former opponent`s highly unusual training methods. Mitchell, currently preparing for his next appearance in the UFC Octagon, shared footage online showing him using a deceased cow from his farm as a makeshift heavy bag.
Silva stopped Mitchell via second-round submission in a notable moment at UFC 314 in Miami. This victory was a major highlight early in Silva`s UFC career, earning him a spot among the top featherweights after submitting Mitchell.
Mitchell is widely known for his unconventional personality both inside and outside the cage. As he gears up for his return bout, his latest training footage demonstrates his unique approach to preparation, which has drawn considerable attention and mixed reactions from fans.
Bryce Mitchell`s Unusual Training Draws Criticism From Former Rival
The controversial video shows Mitchell and one of his coaches hitting a deceased cow. This drew varied responses from his followers, with some expressing concern over the use of a dead animal as training equipment.
Silva quickly took to social media platforms to mock Mitchell following the appearance of the footage.
Responding to Mitchell`s unusual training video on Instagram, Silva commented, “Only this way for you to hit someone!”
He further added, “You`d better stay on the farm taking care of cattle, because things aren`t working out with athletes!”
Leading up to their fight at UFC 314, Mitchell had made bizarre accusations, suggesting Silva used `demonic means` to disrupt his sleep. As of now, Mitchell has not publicly responded to Silva`s latest jabs on social media.
Silva is currently on a rapid ascent in the featherweight division after his significant win over Mitchell. There were brief discussions about a potential fight between Silva and Alexander Volkanovski following Volkanovski regaining the featherweight title at UFC 314.
Jean Silva Continues to Provoke Bryce Mitchell After UFC 314
This recent social media taunt is not the first time Silva has aimed digs at Mitchell since their confrontation. Last month, after Mitchell shared a video hitting a tree stump, Silva commented on that post as well, referencing the outcome of their fight.
Silva is likely to face a higher-ranked opponent in his next bout, though his upcoming fight has not yet been announced. Mitchell`s next booking also remains unpublicized as he looks to recover from the loss to Silva.
Before facing Silva at UFC 314, Mitchell had secured a knockout victory over Kron Gracie via a brutal slam at UFC 310. His UFC career has seen alternating wins and losses since his time competing on The Ultimate Fighter 27.
Months after their clash inside the Octagon, tension clearly remains between Silva and Mitchell. As Mitchell continues to share his unique and often strange training methods, Silva appears eager to take every opportunity to mock his former foe.
