Ilia Topuria's first test since he moved to the lightweight division will come across a dangerous former champion.
With the Islam Makhachev who Verscheert's title, Topuria will now be confronted with Charles Oliveira for 155 pounds of gold in the main event of UFC 317 on 28 June.
Although he may not be the pound-for-pound number one in the sport, Oliveira is still a tough test for Topuria on his arrival in the division.
'Do Bronx' has become one of the most popular hunters on the Roster in recent years, where he produced a memorable run as champion.
That said, it is no surprise that fellow hunters put their hands up to try to help Oliveira to pull the upset against Topuria on the international Vechtweek.
Jean Silva wants to help Charles Oliveira prepare for Ilia Topuria for UFC 317
Jean Silva has offered to train with Charles Oliveira prior to UFC 317 so that he can replicate the style of Ilia Topuria in their sparring sessions.
Silva has recently become one of the biggest rising stars on the Roster as the #11-ranged featherweight candidate.
The representative of the Fighting Nerds has proven to be both a dangerous striker and a submission artist, with characteristic victories over Bryce Mitchell.
In an interview with AG Fight, he extended the olive branch to 'Bronx' in case his co -Brazilian needs some training partners who can accurately imitate 'El Matador'.
Regarding finding someone who can replicate Topuria's game, even if it does not fit perfectly, Oliveira could do much worse than Silva has in the gym.
“I am available, I am the same size as Topuria. If Charles wants to use me as his sparring partner to do his training, I am here. I know how I can imitate Topuria perfectly. I even know his facial expressions.”
Jean Silva believes that the Charles Oliveira that Michael Chandler beats, Ilia Topuria will 'go over'
Jean Silva also gave his prediction for the UFC 317 main event that many fans expect to be incredibly entertaining as long as it takes.
Both Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira are two of the best finishers of the selection, the difference is that 'Do Bronx' has suffered great losses in the past, while 'El Matador' still has to be defeated.
The former lightweight champion can form many different threats for Topuria, but many feel as if the power of the former featherweight king might be too much.
Jean Silva believes that after seeing Oliveira Michael Chandler on UFC 309 last November, the same can happen on 28 June if the Brazilian does not lose a step.
“If it is Charles who fought the last fight, it will be insane. If it is with the same proposal, Charles will be about Topuria.”