Alexander Volkanovski criticizes potential fight against Jean Silva for the UFC featherweight title.

Volkanovski promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The Ultimate featherweight champion (up to 65,8 kg) Alexander Volkanovsky does not agree with the idea of Jean Silva to be his next opponent. Convinced of his opinion, the Australian explained on social media why he believes the Brazilian doesn't have the credentials to step into the octagon against him.

In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, the veteran highlighted that Movsar Evloev He's the most likely candidate for his next title defense. According to the Australian, the Russian has already done enough to be the top contender in the division. In Volkanovski's analysis, Jean still needs to prove his worth against the division's elite.

"I'm almost certain it's Movsar (Evloev). How many more times can I go without facing the number one in the rankings? There will come a time when they'll ask: 'what's going on here?'"

O Jean Silva He still needs to prove himself. He fought (Diego) Lopes and lost, a guy I beat twice. If I go there, fight him and win, which I believe I will, and then he starts losing to guys like Movsar or Lerone murphy...

People will look back and think, 'Why did he fight with that guy?' Who will remember that?” Volkanovski explained.

Alexander Volkanovsky wants to fight Movsar Evloev next, and says Jean Silva He has yet to prove himself.

"I'm pretty certain it's Movsar. How many times can I keep NOT fighting the #1 contender… it's gonna come to a point like 'what are we doing here?'.

[Jean Silva] is yet to… pic.twitter.com/u8aDgkwE9R

— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) March 24, 2026

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Who will be Alexander Volkanovski's next opponent in the UFC?

Volkanovski focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

The Australian fighter doesn't have a fight scheduled yet, however, names like Movsar Evloev, Jean Silva e Arman Tsarukyan They have already been linked to the veteran. At 37 years old, Volkanovski, who awaits his next challenge in the division, seeks to expand his legacy.