Jean Silva threatens to quit the UFC if he loses to Volkanovski: 'We'll fight'

Jean Silva celebrates victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Jean Silva demonstrates extreme confidence when projecting a possible confrontation against Alexander Volkanovsky in the UFC. Riding high after victory over arnold allenThe Brazilian is aiming for a title fight in the next round. However, the Australian champion is signaling... interest to face Movsar Evloev, which led the Fighting Nerds representative to propose a bold bet as a way to convince him.

In an interview with journalist Ariel Helwani, Jean Silva He emphasized his respect for the legacy Volkanovski built in the UFC, but questioned the possibility of the champion preferring a less aggressive opponent, according to him. The Nerd also countered recent statements made by the Australian on social media, stating that he is willing to face him directly and raising the stakes by proposing that he would leave the UFC in case of defeat.

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“I have a lot of respect for everything he’s done in the UFC. He created a legacy and he’s just going to finish me off with takedown defense? Volkanovski, brother, stop it. If you think it’s so easy to beat me, like you said online, let’s go at it, you and me. I’ll tell you one thing: if you beat me, I’m leaving the UFC,” he said. Jean Silva.

Despite the criticism, Jean Silva He admitted admiration for the champion, but expressed frustration with the current situation. In the fighter's view, Volkanovski's attitude does not match the image he has built throughout his career, indicating a possible change in perception regarding his idol.

"Unfortunately, I'm a fan of yours, and you're right in front of me, and you want to end this by defending takedowns? That guy I saw on TV is really who I imagined," Lord concluded.

Jean Silva could jump the queue in the UFC featherweight division.

Jean Silva Meets Volkanovski at an event. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/jeansilvamma

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after winning Diego lopes No. UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovsky He made it clear that his next challenger would emerge from the confrontation between Movsar Evloev e Lerone murphy, carried out in UFC LondonWith the Russian's victory, the champion's wish is likely to be fulfilled.

However, Jean Silva He emerges as a threat outside the main route. With six wins in the organization, four by knockout and one by submission, the Brazilian gains momentum in the competition and could end up jumping the queue to face the champion.