Alexander Volkanovsky regained the featherweight belt in UFC 314 (Photo: Instagram)
Alexander Volkanovsky made clear his desire to confront Movsar Evloev ou Lerone murphy in his next fight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. After defeat Diego lopes in the main fight of UFC 325The champion stated that he would like to face an undefeated fighter to further enhance his legacy in the organization. It seems that the path to the Australian's next title defense will lead through... UFC London, scheduled for March 21th.
Through a post on Instagram, the Ultimate announced the duel between Movsar Evloev e Lerone murphy, a clash that should determine the next challenger for the featherweight title.
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At 31, Movsar Evloev He boasts an impeccable record, with 19 wins and no losses. In the UFC, the Russian has already defeated big names such as 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 (UFC) 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 publication on social media, Jean Silva He 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,” he wrote. Jean Silva on your profile on X.
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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