Alexander Volkanovski prefers Movsar Evloev over Jean Silva for next title defense

Alexander Volkanovski reiterated that Movsar Evloev is the most deserving challenger for his UFC featherweight title, underscoring the division's immediate stakes. In an on-camera statement, Alexander Volkanovski favored Movsar Evloev for the next UFC featherweight title defense. The champion contrasted Evloev's unbeaten run with Diego Lopes, Jean Silva, and Lerone Murphy's recent positions in the queue.Evloev defeated Murphy by majority decision at UFC London in a bout viewed as a title eliminator, while Volkanovski beat Lopes for the second time at UFC 325 in January. Dana White remained noncommittal about granting the next shot as Silva campaigned. Volkanovski said he will face any opponent but prefers defending against the undefeated Evloev, citing resume and legacy considerations.