A contender for the belt mocks Jean Silva's ambitions to face Volkanovski in the UFC.

Jean Silva Next to the UFC belt. Photo: Jean Silva Twitter

Movsar Evloev did not react well to seeing Jean Silva to position oneself as the next challenger to the UFC featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) belt. After Alexander Volkanovsky defend the title in UFC 325The Brazilian publicly stated that there is no other name in the ranking besides his own. However, the statement was met with irony by the undefeated Russian in the organization.

In an interview with 'Submission Radio', Evloev mocked the stance of Jean Silva He stated that, upon learning of the 'nerd's' ambitions, he had the same reaction as when he saw the Brazilian get emotional upon finding the Ultimate belt backstage at the... UFC 324.

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"My reaction was the same as when I saw him yelling with the belt," he said. Movsar Evloev laughing.

Relive Jean Silva's encounter with the UFC belt.

Jean Silva came into action in UFC 325 and won arnold allen by unanimous decision of the judges. Despite the impressive result, a moment prior to the fight ended up stealing the spotlight. As part of the promotion of the card, the Brazilian was invited to a symbolic meeting with the UFC belt at the Paramount+ studios, a scene that quickly went viral on social media.

Jean Silva was overcome with emotion after seeing the UFC belt in person pic.twitter.com/HCXCQhdTu2

— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) January 23, 2026

Movsar Evloev has a chance to get closer to a title shot in the UFC.

Evloev makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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After defeating Diego lopes No. UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovsky made clear his desire to confront Movsar Evloev ou Lerone murphy in his next fight for the featherweight title. The champion's signal, it seems, is aligned with the UFC's plans.

Through social media, the organization announced the fight between Evloev and Murphy as the main event of the [event name]. UFC LondonThe fight is scheduled for March 21st. The winner of the duel will be in a privileged position to challenge Volkanovski for the category title.