Joe Lopez

Jean Silva Not Thrilled About Team Volkanovski’s Comments

Oct 29, 2026 @ 7:52pm

UFC featherweight Jean Silva isn’t thrilled about Team Volkanovski’s recent comments about him not deserving a title shot at 145 lbs. Silva was in attendance at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski’s successful title defense against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333. Silva, who has won his last […] The post Jean Silva Not Thrilled About Team Volkanovski’s Comments appeared first on HEAVY.

Alex Volkanovski’s Coach Explains How They Beat Justin Gaethje

Oct 27, 2026 @ 11:34pm

Combat Sports > MMA > UFC

Heavy

Joe Lopez, the head coach of UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski, explained how they’ll beat UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. After knocking out Movsar Evloev in the main event of UFC 333, Volkanovski called out Gaethje for a superfight between two of the sport’s top pound-for-pound fighters. While it remains to be seen if the […] The post Alex Volkanovski’s Coach Explains How They Beat Justin Gaethje appeared first on HEAVY.

Justin Gaethje gets told Alexander Volkanovski’s fight IQ would be ‘too much’ for him after UFC 333

Oct 25, 2026 @ 9:00pm

Combat Sports > MMA

Bloody Elbow

Alexander Volkanovski’s coach expects to have a huge edge over ‘The Highlight’. Talk of a super fight between the lightweight and featherweight champions has increased...

Team Alex Volkanovski Makes Feelings About Jean Silva Clear

Oct 25, 2026 @ 1:48pm

Combat Sports > MMA > Alexander Volkanovski

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Joe Lopez, the head coach of UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, made it clear their team is not interested in Jean Silva.Volkanovski knocked out Movsar Evloev in the second round of their UFC 333 featherweight title fight in an impressive showing.Up next appears to be Silva, who is coming off back-to-back wins over Arnold Allen […] The post Team Alex Volkanovski Makes Feelings About Jean Silva Clear appeared first on HEAVY.

Alexander Volkanovski’s Coach Dismisses Jean Silva Hype With Harsh Reality Check: “He’s Not Deserving”

Mar 27, 2026 @ 10:55am

Combat Sports > MMA

Total Pro Sports

Alexander Volkanovski’s coach didn’t hold back while addressing Jean Silva’s growing hype, bluntly stating the rising fighter hasn’t earned his place among elite contenders just yet.