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Why Alexander Volkanovski still hasn’t surpassed Jose Aldo in the UFC according to Jean Silva

Jean Silva still gives the featherweight GOAT crown to his fellow countryman after UFC 333. Alexander Volkanovski continued to increase his greatness inside the Octagon this past Saturday, when he extended his stay on the featherweight throne.

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Silva Blasts Volkanovski's Coach After Title Shot Dismissal

Jean Silva rejected Alexander Volkanovski's coach dismissing his claim to a featherweight title shot. Silva responded to recent comments from Joe Lopez, who suggested Aljamain Sterling deserves the next crack at Volkanovski's belt after the champion stopped Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 29

Jean Silva fires back at Alexander Volkanovski’s coach who said he doesn’t deserve title shot

Jean Silva doesn’t agree with Alexander Volkanovski’s coach’s claim that he doesn’t deserve a shot at the featherweight title. This past Saturday, Alexander Volkanovski knocked out Movsar Evloev in the UFC 333 main event to once again retain his featherweight title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 29

Volkanovski Says Sterling Can Jump Silva For Title Shot

Alexander Volkanovski believes Aljamain Sterling could move past Jean Silva in the featherweight title picture with a win over Kevin Vallejos at UFC Qatar on Nov.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 27

Demetrious Johnson Backs Silva For UFC Title Shot

UFC legend Demetrious Johnson wants Jean Silva to get the next crack at Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight title. Volkanovski retained his 145-pound strap with a decision win over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 last weekend, extending his reign atop the division.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 14

Jean Silva Predicts Makhachev Will Fall to Teammate’s Devastating Striking

Islam Makhachev vs Carlos Prates is being targeted for UFC 336 on January 30, 2027, in Toronto Jean Silva believes Makhachev cannot survive five rounds

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 16

Sterling Calls Out Silva For December Title Eliminator

Aljamain Sterling wants a December showdown with Jean Silva to settle the featherweight title picture. The former bantamweight champion, now on a two-fight winning streak at 145 pounds, called for a title eliminator with Silva after the Brazilian knocked out Jose Miguel Delgado at Noche UFC on Saturday.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 14

Silva Denies Slapping Delgado At Noche UFC 4

Jean Silva says he slipped when accused of slapping Jose Delgado after their Noche UFC 4 submission finish last weekend in Glendale. The No. 6-ranked featherweight contender defended himself on YouTube after video circulated of what appeared to be a post-fight slap on Delgado, according to MMA Mania.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 14

Aljamain Sterling calls out Jean Silva for a number-one contender fight

Aljamain Sterling wants to fight Jean Silva in December. Having won three of his last four and riding a two-fight winning streak in the division, ‘Aljo’ believes he has positioned himself comfortably in the title picture.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 14

Silva Reveals He Has No Memory Of Lopes Loss

Jean Silva has no memory of his TKO defeat to Diego Lopes at last year's Noche UFC. The Brazilian featherweight stopped Jose Miguel Delgado in the third round of Saturday's Noche UFC main event in Glendale, Arizona.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 14

Delgado On Silva Loss: 'Loved Every Second'

Jose Delgado has no regrets about his first UFC main event, even after tapping to a rear-naked choke. The featherweight dropped Jean Silva in the opening round at Noche UFC 4 on Sept.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13

Silva Dismisses Sterling's Title Eliminator Callout

Jean Silva has no interest in Aljamain Sterling's pitch for a title eliminator. Silva stopped Jose Delgado with a third-round rear-naked choke at Noche UFC 4 in Glendale on Saturday, his second straight win since a TKO loss to Diego Lopes last September.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 13

Jean Silva reveals he was knocked out several times during Noche UFC camp when defending gameplan

Following his Noche UFC win, Jean Silva opened up about what was a pretty rough training camp. This past Saturday, the premier MMA promotion hosted their latest Noche UFC event in celebration of Mexico, which was headlined by Jean Silva and Jose Delgado.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13

Silva Submits Jose Miguel Delgado In Noche UFC 4

Jean Silva survived a rocky start to submit Jose Miguel Delgado in the third round of the Noche UFC 4 main event in Glendale, Arizona. Delgado, riding a two-fight win streak entering the bout, staggered Silva early with a first-round flurry, and continued landing clean shots throughout the fight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 13

Silva Survives Early Scare, Strangles Delgado

Jean Silva rebounded from a rough start to submit Jose Delgado with a rear-naked choke in the third round at Noche UFC 4 on Saturday night in Glendale, Arizona.

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Jean Silva beats Jose Miguel Delgado by SUB on 12 September 2026

Jean Silva submitted Jose Miguel Delgado at Noche UFC to claim his first professional victory. The Brazilian featherweight forced the finish against the experienced Delgado, moving to 1-0 in his career whilst his opponent dropped to 23-7.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Jean Silva Vs. Jose Miguel Delgado: Noche UFC AI Prediction, Results and Highlights

Jean Silva was supposed to face Yair Rodriguez. Instead he headlines Noche UFC against Jose Miguel Delgado, who accepted the biggest opportunity of his career on short notice.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / September 12

Noche UFC Results – Silva vs. Delgado

Noche UFC results from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The September 12 fight card has an early start time of 2 p.m. ET, followed by main card action at 5 p.m.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 12

UFC Noche Walkout Songs: Entrance Music Used by Jean Silva, Jose Delgado, Brandon Moreno, and Others

Some fighters need no introduction, but their music can say plenty before the first punch is thrown. Jean Silva brings his trademark madness, Jose Delgado steps into the biggest opportunity of his career, while Brandon Moreno carries a soundtrack closely tied to his Mexican identity.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 12

Why does Jean Silva bark at his opponents? Backstory behind Noche UFC headliner’s signature taunt

Jean Silva admits that he found it a bit weird when he started to bark at people. Silva won’t let people criticizing his actions, or a change of opponent, stop him from being one of the most unique stars on the UFC roster.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Noche UFC: What Time Does Jean Silva vs. Jose Delgado Start?

Noche UFC 4 takes over the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, this Saturday, September 12, as the UFC continues its annual Mexican Independence Day weekend tradition.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / September 11

Noche UFC weigh-in results – Silva vs. Delgado

The 2026 Noche UFC event will take place on Saturday, September 12 from the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. The annual September tradition for the promotion, highlighted by major themed events like UFC 306 at the Sphere in 2024, is a fight card that features Mexican fighters and athletes with Mexican ancestry.

MMA News / Action Network / September 11