Jean Silva states he will fight for the title and reveals the path to a rematch with Diego Lopes in the UFC.

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

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Jean Silva He already has a well-defined plan to seek revenge against Diego lopes in the Ultimate. The representative from Fighting Nerds was knocked out by compatriot in Night UFC, in September 2025, and now he's betting on winning the belt against Alexander Volkanovsky as a way to lure the rival and settle the score in the octagon.

In an interview with MMA Junkie, Jean made it clear that he does not intend to fight. Diego lopes Before competing for the title, 'Lord' confidently envisions winning the belt as the next step in his career and states that, after achieving this goal, he intends to offer his compatriot an opportunity to fight in a rematch.

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"Are you asking if I would fight with the..." Diego lopes And then would I fight for the belt? No. Actually, I'm going to win that belt. I'm going to take that belt and, after that, I'll give a title shot to...

Diego in a rematch. … I'm next in line for the title. I'm the next one who's going to win that belt. I'm going to bring that belt back to Brazil. Hunter is helping me with that. My manager is helping me too. Dana too,” he said. Jean Silva.

In sequence, Jean Silva He indicated that he sees a path being built in his favor within the organization. For him, it is unlikely that... Movsar Evloev He will face Volkanovski before the end of the year, especially given the champion's expressed interest in returning during that period.

“You can see the path they are laying out for me. They are giving me this path. I've said this before: I think the chances of Evloev fighting Volkanovski by the end of the year, when Volk has already said he wants a fight, are slim. If Volk wants to fight someone, I'll be ready to face him,” concluded 'Lord'.

Diego Lopes defeated Jean Silva in an intense fight at UFC Night.

Diego defeats Jean in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Diego lopes e Jean Silva They were involved in a duel marked by provocations in UFC NightThe favorite in the fight, "Lord" entered the octagon promising to knock out "Franja" in the first round, but ended up surprised right at the start when he was put on the bottom and began fighting at a disadvantage.

In the second stage, Jean Silva He managed to even the score and even managed to rock Diego with some hard blows. However, at his best moment, he was surprised by a spinning elbow that changed the course of the fight.