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Jean Silva Steps in to Face Drew Dober at UFC on ESPN 59 in Denver

Related Topics: Drew Dober, UFC, Mike Davis, Denver

Jean Silva will make a quick turnaround following his victory over Charles Jourdain at UFC 303.

The 27-year-old Brazilian will compete two weeks later, when he meets Drew Dober at UFC on ESPN 59. Silva is a replacement for Mike Davis, who pulled out of the lightweight bout due to injury. While Silva normally competes at 145 pounds, he missed weight for the fight against Jourdain and will move up to 155 pounds to square off against Dober. The promotion announced the new booking on Wednesday.