Din Thomas Wouldn’t Mind Seeing Jean Silva vs. Ilia Topuria
In the lightweight division, Jean Silva’s crisp striking caught the attention of Din Thomas, who envisioned a potential matchup between Silva and UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria. During the UFC Denver post-show, Thomas expressed his thoughts on the matter.
“Jean Silva is truly something special; he is absolutely impressive,” Thomas remarked. “I was watching the fight alongside Mick Maynard, the matchmaker, and I couldn’t help but think that if Silva could cut down to 145, why not match him up against Ilia Topuria now. He has the skills and look for it.”
Although this dream matchup may not happen anytime soon, Thomas recognizes top-notch striking when he sees it. As a respected MMA coach with experience inside the Octagon, he knows talent when he sees it.
It will be up to the UFC matchmakers to determine Silva’s next opponent following his impressive 11th consecutive victory. Silva will likely be seeking a challenge that could potentially earn him a spot in the official UFC lightweight rankings.
