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Jean Silva supports teammate Ilay Barzilay amid Israel-Palestine tensions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 4:28 AM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Jean Silva supports teammate Ilay Barzilay amid Israel-Palestine tensions

Summary

Jean Silva is in Tel Aviv to corner his teammate Ilay Barzilay for a fight against Lucas Almeida scheduled for today at Gordon Fight Nights 1. Despite facing potential backlash in Brazil for his presence in Israel, Silva remains committed to supporting Barzilay ahead of what could be a pivotal fight for his teammate. Barzilay looks to rebound from a loss in his last outing and aims to impress enough to earn a spot on Dana White’s Contender Series. Silva expressed that his loyalty to Barzilay outweighs the surrounding controversies related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

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By the Numbers

•Jean Silva corners Ilay Barzilay at Gordon Fight Nights 1 today in Tel Aviv.
•Barzilay seeks redemption after a loss in his last fight.
•Silva faces criticism for supporting Barzilay amid geopolitical issues.
•A win could secure Barzilay a position on Dana White’s Contender Series.
•Silva emphasizes loyalty to his longtime training partner in challenging times.

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