Gian Silva takes down Alexander Volkanovski, now a two-time kingpin at 145 kilos.
Earlier tonight, “The Nice” took on Diego Lopez within the headliner of UFC 325, incomes a unanimous determination victory after an intense technical battle.
After making his first profitable protection of his second reign, the Australian made it clear in his post-match press convention that undeserving gamers shouldn’t be rushed into successful the title.
Volkanovski gained the vacated strap at UFC 314 in 2025 and hoped to defend it towards undefeated favorites Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. Nevertheless, the promotion gave Lopez the chance for a title rematch, however Lopez misplaced in related style to UFC 314.
Different fighters have their sights set on the featherweight championship subsequent, together with Arman Tsarukyan, who threatened demotion, and Gian Silva, who secured victory at UFC 324 earlier this month.
Nevertheless, Alexander Volkanovskiy has made it clear that he needs to defend his title towards a high contender subsequent time and has no intention of “chopping the road” for an additional fighter.
“I’ve a accountability as a champion. I do not suppose many champions suppose like that. There are rankings for a motive. If I simply preserve letting different individuals lower the road, I am probably not doing my half.”
Try Alexander Volkanovsky’s feedback under.
Gian Silva punches Alexander Volkanovski
Jean Silva, who returned to the win column towards Arnold Allen at UFC 324, needs to struggle for the title, though he has but to safe a spot within the high 5.
Earlier tonight, after listening to about Alexander Volkanovskiy’s want to struggle Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy subsequent, “The Lord” criticized X, opining that champions do not select their opponents.
“A champion’s accountability is to defend the belt. It does not matter who the opponent is. If the corporate places somebody in entrance of you, you are going to struggle. A champion does not select an opponent. A champion defends.”
Try Jean Silva’s feedback under.
Silva shall be coaching alongside Ilia Topria, who despatched Alexander Volkanovski to the shadow realm in 2024, and is assured he can defeat the 37-year-old with the assistance of ‘El Matador’.
