Ruffy points to Jean Silva as UFC champion without belt and predicts duel between 'Lord' and Ilia Topuria

Jean Silva e Ilia Topuria are undefeated in the UFC. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Montage

Maurício Ruffy has no doubt that it is only a matter of time until Jean Silva to win the UFC belt. In an interview with 'PVT', the Fighting Nerds prospect praised 'Lord's' technical and physical level and assured that his training partner is complete in all areas, being far above the other athletes in the UFC's featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).

“Jean can knock out anyone in this category, 66kg. There is no one who can fight Jean. He is at a much higher level, he is already a champion, he is at a very high level. In all areas, he has an intensity that people still don’t understand. If they want to dive deep with Jean, they will die in that sea. None of them scare me”, said Ruffy.

Mauricio Ruffy points out Jean Silva's physical advantage over Ilia Topuria in possible fight

Despite recognizing that Ilia Topuria would represent an interesting challenge for Jean Silva, Maurício Ruffy highlighted that 'Lord' has special qualities that put him one step ahead of the Spaniard, especially in terms of resistance.

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"The Ilia Topuria He is no longer in the category, but it would be a very good fight between the two. But Jean has some very special things that Topuria does not have. We have already seen Topuria getting tired, and don't count on him getting tired against Jean. His performance only improves, with crazy intensity. I don't bet, but I would bet all my chips on Jean against Topuria and against anyone in the category", concluded Maurício Ruffy.

Hired through the Contender Series, Jean Silva He debuted in the UFC in 2024 and, in five fights in the organization, has accumulated four knockouts and one submission. Currently, the Brazilian occupies the 11th position in the featherweight division ranking (up to 65,7 kg).

Yes, Ilia Topuria, undefeated in his career with 16 wins, became featherweight champion at knock off Alexander Volkanovsky in an overwhelming way. He then defended the belt with another knockout, this time over Max Holloway. However, the Spaniard gave up the title to seek a new challenge: conquering the throne of the lightweight division (up to 70,2 kg).