As he eyes one other shot at featherweight gold, Alexander Volkanovski has given his most well-liked consequence within the Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway title conflict — and it is an enormous shock.
In what many are contemplating probably the greatest matchups of the 12 months, Topuria will put his 145 lbs strap on the road for the primary time at UFC 308. Max Holloway shall be standing within the opposing nook as he goals to proceed his sizzling streak to reclaim the gold that he as soon as held.
Although excited, followers are cut up on who they wish to get their hand raised on Saturday evening. Surprisingly, regardless of being knocked out by the Spaniard final day trip, Alexander Volkanovski is siding with Ilia Topuria.
“Good world is Ilia in Sydney,” Volk confirmed. “However my head’s telling me, if Ilia wins, he is not preventing most likely immediately and he is not preventing in Sydney undoubtedly.”
“Max would struggle in Sydney, however he’ll most likely do BMF and doubtless struggle featherweight a bit later. Whereas that is occurring, perhaps I dance for an interim or one thing.”
“The one motive why I deliver that up is simply because I wish to struggle quickly. I do not wish to struggle [in] July subsequent 12 months, then I am like far out.”
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Hoping to struggle sooner somewhat than later, Volkanovski believes that he’s probably to get that if Ilia Topuria retains his throne.
“I am gonna be very disillusioned if that is the case. I’ve waited lengthy sufficient, I’ve rested, did what I needed to do. However now, I am able to get again in there.”
“So, excellent world can be Ilia in February in Sydney, however I simply do not know if probably.”
“Cash talks, you by no means know. So, perhaps UFC can speak him into it.”
Try Alexander Volkanovski’s feedback on the UFC 308 principal occasion under.
Alexander Volkanovski says his "excellent world" situation stemming from #UFC308 is a title rematch with Ilia Topuria in Sydney.(by way of @MikeBohn) pic.twitter.com/VV8zlzk6jv
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