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Jean Silva claims he is next in line for UFC title shot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Jean Silva claims he is next in line for UFC title shot
Summary

Jean Silva asserts he believes he is next in line for the UFC featherweight title, positioning himself ahead of Movsar Evloev. Silva acknowledges Evloev's status as the top contender but is confident in his own chances for a title fight against Alexander Volkanovski. Should it be necessary, Silva is open to taking one more bout before challenging for the title.

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  • •Silva believes he will bypass Evloev for the title shot.
  • •Evloev has been recognized as a top contender in the division.
  • •Silva is prepared for one additional fight if required.
  • •The potential title fight would be against Alexander Volkanovski.
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Jean Silva believes he will jump the queue ahead of Movsar Evloev for the next UFC featherweight title shot.

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