Alexander Volkanovski has made it clear that he wants to face either Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy in his next UFC fight. After defeating Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 325, the champion stated that he would like to face an undefeated fighter to further solidify his legacy in the organization. It seems that the path to the Australian's next title defense will lead him to UFC London , scheduled for March 21st.
Through a post on Instagram, the UFC announced the duel between Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy , a fight that should determine the next challenger for the featherweight title.
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At 31 years old, Movsar Evloev boasts an impeccable record, with 19 wins and no losses. In the UFC, the Russian has already defeated big names like Diego Lopes , Arnold Allen , and former champion Aljamain Sterling . Lerone Murphy , in turn, has 17 wins and one draw in his career. The Briton gained prominence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship by brutally knocking out Aaron Pico with a spinning elbow strike.
Jean Silva lashes out at Alexander Volkanovski and demands a title fight in the UFC.
In a social media post, Jean Silva criticized Volkanovski's preference for facing the undefeated duo, interpreting the decision as an attempt to ignore him in the title race. According to the fighter, a true champion shouldn't choose his opponents.
According to Jean, it is the title holder's responsibility to defend the belt whenever requested by the organization, regardless of who is on the other side of the octagon.
“A champion’s responsibility is to defend the belt. It doesn’t matter who it’s against. If the company puts someone in front of you, fight. Champions don’t choose their opponents. Champions defend,” wrote Jean Silva on his X profile.
A champion's responsibility is to defend the belt.
It doesn't matter who it's against.
If the company puts someone in front of you, you fight.
Champions don't pick opponents. Champions defend.
— Jean “Lord” Silva (@Jeansilvamma96) February 1, 2026
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