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UFC featherweight contender Jean Silva hit back at Alexander Volkanovski’s coach’s endorsement of Aljamain Sterling.
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski handed Movsar Evloev a stunning knockout loss at UFC 333 last Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Volkanovski added to his legendary resume by handing Evloev the first loss of his career.
After UFC 333, Volkanovski could potentially move up to lightweight to challenge Justin Gaethje for his title. Volkanovski recently pitched a super fight against Gaethje, a bout in which both fighters would retire following their matchup.
If Volkanovski returns to featherweight, his longtime coach Joe Lopez recently claimed Aljamain Sterling is most deserving of a title shot. Sterling will fight Kevin Vallejos at UFC Qatar next month.
Jean Silva also makes an intriguing case after recent wins over Jose Delgado and Arnold Allen. After hearing Lopez’s dismissal of his title shot chances, Silva didn’t take long to respond.
Jean Silva hits back at Alexander Volkanovski’s coach, Joe Lopez, after UFC 333
In a recent interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Silva responded to Lopez’s comments.
“As I said before, I do not accept someone saying that I’m not the most deserving or that I don’t deserve (a title shot). I accept people not wanting to face me, but not to say, ‘You are not the most deserving of this title’,” Silva said.
“I know I’m dangerous, I know I’m a risk to every single fighter, the UFC just had a vote with the fans, and it was public about who should be next, and I got that nod, so fans agree that I should be next. I question this a little bit because Volk said my name; he said I should be next, he’s praised me, and then his coach comes out, so there’s a bit of a disconnect there.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if he comes out after this interview from Lopez and says, ‘No, Silva should be next.” (h/t Bloody Elbow)
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