Jean Silva Behind the scenes at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jeansilvamma
With another victory on his resume after the UFC 324, last Saturday (24), Jean Silva Now he turns his attention to event number 325, this January 31st, in Sydney, Australia. 'Lord' analyzed the main event of the show between Alexander Volkanovsky e Diego lopes and also mentioned an important role that Mauricio Ruffy This could happen in this confrontation.
In an interview with 'The Ariel Helwani Show', Jean said he believes Ruffy can play a key role in a possible victory for Volkanovski over Lopes this Saturday (31). 'Lord' understands that the ability to read the opponent that his training partner, Fighting Nerds, has can fit well with the Australian's experience and result in the triumph of the current UFC featherweight champion (up to 65,7 kg).
“I want Diego (Lopes) to win, even at the risk of a trilogy. But, based on his game and experience, Volkanovski is tough. We're not talking about just any guy. So, I believe it will be a difficult fight. They've faced each other before, and whether you like it or not, Volkanovski has the help of some very good people there, like Luffy, who's very good at reading his opponents. That's why I believe Volkanovski will win this fight,” he said. Jean Silva in an interview with Ariel Helwani.
Jean Silva believes Mauricio Ruffy could play a major role in Volkanovski beating Lopes at UFC 325:
“For me, it's going to be better that I can have a rematch [with Diego lopes] but it's gonna be tough. Volk is a legend, it's very tough to fight against him. He's got Luffy now... pic.twitter.com/OeUYvmtz5Q
- Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 28, 2026
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Diego lopes fight and Alexander Volkanovsky They will fight for the featherweight title for the second time. The Brazilian reinforces his confidence in a different outcome while Volkanovski wants to extend his second era as champion of the division. Check out the fight schedule below. UFC 325 (subject to change).
UFC 325 fight schedule
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alexander Volkanovsky x Diego lopes – Fight for the belt
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Dan Hooker x Benoit Saint-Denis
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Raphael Fiziev x Mauricio Ruffy
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Tai tuivasa x Tallison Teixeira
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld x Jamie Mullarkey
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Junior Tafa x Billy Elekana
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston x Cody Brundage
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun x Torrez Finney
Welterweight (up to 77 kg.): Jonathan Micallef x Oban Elliott
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli x Yi Zha
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): SangWook Kim x Dom Mar Fan
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Keiichiro Nakamura vs. Sebastian Szalay
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sulangrangbo x Lawrence Lui
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Aaron Tau vs. Namsrai Batbayar
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