Jean Silva vows to leave UFC with loss in potential fight against Alexander Volkanovski

Jean Silva intensified his campaign for a featherweight title shot against Alexander Volkanovski, a development that shapes the next step in the UFC's 145-pound division. Silva pressed his case after Movsar Evloev strengthened his claim with a recent win, positioning Jean Silva, Alexander Volkanovski, and Movsar Evloev at the center of the featherweight title shot debate. At UFC London, Silva said he approached UFC executive Hunter Campbell with a contract. Volkanovski has indicated a preference for Evloev based on credentials, while Silva warned Evloev could slow the division and vowed to exit the UFC if he loses to Volkanovski. Silva made the remarks on The Ariel Helwani Show. Evloev is 20-0 with 10 UFC wins; Silva is 17-3 with six UFC finishes.