Jean SilvaIt appears that he will not have the opportunity to face Alexander Volkanovsky at this moment. After winning arnold allen At UFC 324, the "pitbull" from Fighting Nerds was listed as a potential challenger for the featherweight title (up to 65,7 kg). However, the Australian champion seems to have chosen a different path.
In an interview with 'Nine Com AU', Alexander Volkanovsky He indicated that there is still no official confirmation of his next fight, although negotiations are underway focusing on a return in September. The champion also highlighted that Movsar Evloev He is currently the number one contender in the division and has reinforced his intention to face the Russian, emphasizing sporting merit in the choice of his opponents.
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"There's no confirmation yet and we're trying to finalize something, but it's probably heading towards September."Movsar Evloev"He is the number one contender, deserving of the division, and that's the kind of champion I want to be. I want to repay that," he said. Alexander Volkanovsky.
Jean Silva could jump the queue in the UFC featherweight division.
after winning Diego lopes at 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.
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