Jean Silva explains why he should be the next challenger for the UFC belt.

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

Jean Silva He is convinced that he should be the next challenger for the Ultimate's featherweight (up to 65,7kg) belt. The Brazilian entered the fray in UFC 324, held last Saturday (24), and, after three rounds of action, was declared winner about arnold allen By unanimous decision of the judges. In the athlete's view, the result, combined with the entertainment he delivers inside and outside the octagon, qualifies him for a title fight next.

In an interview with UFC Brazil, Jean Silva He emphasized that he doesn't see another name capable of generating more public interest and promoting an event like his. The fighter stressed that modern MMA goes beyond the fight itself and involves spectacle, from entering the octagon to the way one behaves.

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“There’s no other option. If you put any other name, who will sell more than me? Who will know how to promote an event? We’re not talking about a fight club. It’s not the Pride of that time, when it was just fighting. This is a show, entertainment, from the entrance to the way people dress,” he said. Jean Silva.

Second Jean SilvaNothing he presents is a result of chance, as everything is carefully planned alongside his coaches and manager, with the exception of his explosive personality. Convinced, Jean reinforced that his objective is clear: to become the next champion in his category.

“This is the game, and I didn’t learn it out of thin air. I’ve been working with my coaches and my manager. Everything is rehearsed, everything is planned. Only the craziness is mine… I’m just saying that I’m the next champion,” he concluded. Jean Silva.

Jean Silva's challenge for the UFC belt.

Although the victory over arnold allen It has, in fact, excited the fans. Jean Silva He faces stiff competition in the race for the featherweight title. Diego lopes, who defeated 'Lord' in September 2025, is scheduled to face Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 325, scheduled for next Saturday (31), in a duel valid for the category title.

Besides him, the undefeated Lerone murphy e Movsar Evloev They are also asking for a chance to compete against the champion. This completes the list of contenders. Yair Rodriguez, currently ranked fourth in the Ultimate featherweight division.