Hadn't seen Jean Silva before but that man is a powerhouse. Big punching power and just a fire hydrant of a man in terms of moving him around. Jourdain was never a particularly gifted athlete but seeing him struggle to move the guy with one of his legs being held up was crazy.
Like I said, big big power from Silva. I think Jourdain was having success when he'd feint and throw off the timing of Silva but when he started trying to come forward, Silva had an answer. That big cracking step back left hook Silva landed in the 1st was wild. No idea how it didn't just put Jourdain out cause that landed hard. Then in the second, it was Jourdain's insistence of shooting that did him in. Silva was pressuring and I guess this is how Jourdain thought to deal with it. With a single leg wrapped up along the fence, Silva decided to start throwing elbows. First on the double leg attempt to the side of Jourdain's head and then to the rib cage as Jourdain tried to grab the single. Finishes Jourdain off with a beaut of an uppercut as they break and doesn't have to follow up cause it's clear Jourdain is out.
Sucks Silva didn't make weight but I'll definitely be looking out for more of him. Good energy and physical presence.
thank you @/vp and Second Gentleman, Mr. Emhoff, for inviting me into your home to celebrate the end of #pride month. it was truly an honor and a privilege, and quite humbling experience to be surrounded by people who make it their life’s mission to fight for the right of this community to exist.
God bless this community and its unsung heroes.
thank you @/glaad @sarahkateellis and @anthonyramosah for your leadership.
a private shout out to Opal, stunning in 💚 we went to college together, were RA’s together (in nyc dorms no less), and now works beside our vp and i’m really proud of you.
RAFAEL SILVA at the Vice President's Mansion in Washington, DC | via Instagram - June 30, 2023