Jean Silva has taken a swipe at current and two-time 145-pound kingpin Alexander Volkanovski.
Earlier tonight, ‘The Great’ headlined UFC 325 opposite Diego Lopes and earned a unanimous decision victory after a well-fought technical battle.
After the first successful defense of his second reign, the Australian made it clear during the post-fight presser that undeserving fighters should not be rushed into a title shot.
In 2025, after capturing the vacant title at UFC 314, Volkanovski looked to defend his title against undefeated contenders Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy. However, the promotion earned Lopes the title rematch, which he lost in similar fashion to UFC 314.
Other fighters, including Arman Tsarukyan, who is teasing a move down, and Jean Silva, who was coming off a win at UFC 324 earlier this month, have their sights set on the next featherweight championship.
However, Alexander Volkanovski has made it clear that he wants to defend his title against a top contender next time and that he does not want to let others “cross the line”.
“I have a responsibility as a champion. I don’t think enough champions look at it that way. There are rankings for a reason. If I just keep letting other people cut the line, I’m not really doing my part.”
Watch Alexander Volkanovski’s comments below:
Jean Silva lashes out at Alexander Volkanovski
Jean Silva, who returned to the win column at UFC 324 against Arnold Allen, now wants to fight for the title, although he has yet to secure a spot in the top five.
Earlier tonight, after hearing Alexander Volkanovski’s desire to fight Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy next, ‘Lord’ turned to X and opined that champions don’t choose opponents:
“A champion’s responsibility is to defend the title. It doesn’t matter who he is against. If the company puts someone in front of you, you fight. Champions don’t choose opponents. Champions defend.”
Check out Jean Silva’s comments below:
Silva plans to train with Ilia Topuria, the man who sent Alexander Volkanovski to the shadows in 2024, and is confident that he can break the 37-year-old with the help of ‘El Matador’.
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