Jean Silva? UFC legend believes Dana White is 'doubtful' about choosing the next challenger for the belt.

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

The great victory of Movsar Evloev against Lerone murphy during the main fight of UFC London Last Saturday (21) had an interesting effect on the top tier of the featherweight category (up to 65,7 kg). In addition to reaching 20 wins and no losses, the Russian defended his first position in the category ranking and isolated himself as the best placed available to dispute the belt. However, the position of number one contender may not be defined yet, according to Henry Cejudo.

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The Olympic medalist spoke about the subject in the latest edition of Espaitec's 'Pound 4 Pound' together with Kamaru UsmanAccording to the former champion, if Dana White and the matchmakers If decisions had already been made about the direction of the category, it would probably have already been explicitly stated who the next fighter to compete with would be. Alexander Volkanovsky.

"I don't think Dana is convinced he's going to give Movsar a title shot, because if he was, he'd just say 'Movsar is next'," Triple C stated.

Henry Cejudo believe if Dana was to give Movsar the title shot, he would have announced it on fight night.

“I don't feel like Dana is convinced that he's gonna give Movsar the title shot, because if not, he would be like Movsar's next.”

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The victory against the Briton on hostile territory also marked the first setback of his career. Lerone murphy, who in turn occupies the third position in the category ranking and was coming off a great knockout against Aaron Pico.

Jean Silva may be given preferential treatment.

Jean Silva Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Amidst the chaotic scenario of division, Jean Silva emerges as the only real threat to Evloev's immediate ambitions. Sixth place and coming off a victory against arnold allenLord is also one of the most popular names in the entire UFC today. The representative from Fighting Nerds even went so far as to... recently announced who will face the champion. However, no one connected to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has spoken specifically about the next chapters for the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).