Jean Silva Behind the scenes at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jeansilvamma
Jean Silva He gave his opinion. In an interview with the YouTube channel 'Laerte Viana na área – MMA', Jean agreed with Laerte when asked if a possible other fight today wouldn't be bigger than... Jon Jones x Alex Poatán at UFC White House, scheduled for June 2026.
In a conversation about upcoming UFC events, Laerte and Jean brought up the topic... Jon Jones x Alex Poatán at the high-profile White House event, Viana raised the possibility of a fight between Islam makhachev x Ilia Topuria Instead of Jones vs. Poatan, Jean agreed with the interviewer.
"Given the current context (Makhachev and Topuria at the top of the pound-for-pound rankings), it would be. Not historically, but given the current moment, it would be," he said. Jean Silva in an interview with the YouTube channel 'Laerte Viana na área – MMA'.
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Besides Islam makhachev (1th) and Ilia Topuria (2nd) being at the top of the pound-for-pound ranking, it's worth remembering that both have been undefeated for just over 10 years. Makhachev has only lost once in his career, against Brazilian Adriano Martins at UFC 192 in October 2015. On the other hand, Topuria doesn't know what it's like to lose, maintaining a perfect professional record. Ilia has won all 17 of his fights to date.
Despite Jean agreeing that Islam makhachev x Ilia Topuria be greater than Jon Jones x Alex Poatán In some respects, the fighter still believes that, in terms of historical context and sales, the fight between the American and the Brazilian has more value.
(When asked about comparing everything, including the fight's sale) No way. That's impossible. Forget it. Jon Jones "He's still ahead," he pointed out. Jean Silva to the YouTube channel 'Laerte Viana na área – MMA'.
What will be the main event of UFC White House in 2026?
Dana White's presentation of what UFC Casa Branca will be like. Photo: Disclosure
The fight card for the highly anticipated UFC Casa Branca is still unknown. However, some names have already been mentioned as possible contenders. A clash between Jon Jones x Alex Poatán It has been mentioned as the main event, however, there is no official information.
Recently, it was the turn of the fight between Islam makhachev x Ilia Topuria It could appear as a possible main event on the card; however, no official information has yet been released by the UFC. In any case, Dana White has already announced a deadline for revealing the names related to the White House event..
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