Jean Silva want to face Alexander Volkanovsky for the UFC belt. Photo: SUPER LUTAS montage
Alexander Volkanovsky He denied any attempt to avoid Jean Silva. After defeating Diego lopes No. UFC 325held last Saturday (31), the featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg) made it clear that he plans to face Movsar Evloev ou Lerone murphy in his next title defense. The choice, however, was interpreted by the Fighting Nerds representative as an alleged escape.
In a video published on his YouTube channel, Alexander Volkanovsky He emphasized that he doesn't choose his opponents and is willing to face any name indicated by the UFC. Even so, the Australian assessed that... Jean Silva does not currently occupy a position that justifies a title challenge, especially considering that Lerone murphy e Movsar Evloev They have a fight scheduled and are closer to a title shot.
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"If the UFC insists on it, everyone knows I'll fight anyone, but I don't think it's very likely to happen. I don't think he (Jean Silva"He is in a position to fight for the title, especially with Lerone and Movsar fighting soon," he said. Alexander Volkanovsky.
Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy face off at UFC London.
Se Alexander Volkanovsky made clear his desire to confront Movsar Evloev ou Lerone murphy in his next Ultimate fight. It seems that the path to the Australian's next title defense will lead him 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.
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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