Following recent speculation surrounding the next challenger for UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski, his team has emphatically shut down any notion of Jean Silva receiving an immediate title shot.
Reports indicate that Volkanovski’s camp dismissed Silva’s public campaigning for a championship bout, with one team member reportedly characterizing his efforts as that of a “barking dog” – alluding to noise without substance or legitimate standing for an immediate opportunity. This firm stance effectively quashes rumors of Silva being the next in line to face the reigning champion.
The denial reinforces the idea that the team is looking for established contenders or perhaps a fighter with a more compelling recent run to challenge Volkanovski, rather than someone making aggressive but unbacked calls for a shot.