Former UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has shared an encouraging update on plans for his return to the Octagon.
Former UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski has shared an encouraging update on when fans will see him back in the Octagon again.One of the most decorated featherweights in UFC history, Volkanovski claimed the division’s title from longtime champion Max Holloway in 2019 and went on to defend it five times before being stopped by Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 last February.
The time off is well-deserved for “The Great”, as he’s currently on the first two-fight skid of his career after he moved up to lightweight for a second crack at Islam Makhachev in October and was stopped in the first round before suffering another knockout-loss to Topuria just four months later. Feb 17, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Ilia Topuria lands hits against Alexander Volkanovski for his KO victory during UFC 298 at Honda Center. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
“El Matador” solidified his place as featherweight king at UFC 308 when he became the first man to stop Holloway, and even with a number of high-profile contenders available in the weight class few fans would argue that Volkanovski doesn’t deserve a rematch after his dominant reign as champion.
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