Away from all but a few members of his team it was a different lead up and fight for Volkanovski. The world should expect a much better Brian Ortega Saturday night. Saturday night will also mark the first fight of 2020 for the UFC‘s Korean Zombie. The UFC‘s featherweight champion of the world certainly has his eyes on this weekend’s main event. Brian Ortega hopes to defeat "The Korean Zombie" at UFC Fight Island 6 and earn a title shot against reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. “It got a lot of people talking and there’s a lot of people that would still be interested in that, so it is a big chapter. Fourteen-year veteran Jessica Aguilar looks back the growth of women in mixed martial arts.

Alexander Volkanovski (22-1) has been sitting on the sidelines since his split decision win over Max Holloway back at UFC 251 in July.

Latest on Alexander Volkanovski including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Henry Cejudo continues to campaign for a shot at Alexander Volkanovski, but it appears he’s the only one on board. Weekend Boxing Knockouts Roundup: Oct. 11, 2020, Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 180 ‘Ortega vs. Korean Zombie’, Sherdog Redraft: 'The Ultimate Fighter' Season 16, Sherdog’s Official Mixed Martial Arts Rankings. Alex Volkanovski defeated Max … The UFC‘s featherweight champion of the world certainly has his eyes on this weekend’s main event. He already had this cupcake, like he said.

UFC on ESPN+ 38 predictions: Is it Brian Ortega or 'Korean Zombie' on Fight Island? What’s everyone eating, drinking, etc. We’ll see what happens.”, Michael Page vs. Ross Houston co-headlines Bellator 248 in Paris, Cheick Kongo to fight on Bellator's first event in France, rematch Timothy Johnson, UFC on ESPN+ 35 weigh-in results and live video stream (noon ET), Bellator 245 live and official results (8:15 p.m. “Give Max someone new. I want No. Cynthia There were more questions than answers provided in his last title defense at UFC 251. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Realmuto looking for big payday in looming free agency, will the Mets be involved? Exclusive: Kings MMA’s Rafael Cordeiro on Training Mike Tyson,... After the Bell: Shillan & Duffy Recap UFC Fight Night 179, UFC Fight Night 180 Post-Fight Press Conference Video. I’d love to see that. Then you’re talking money, as well. Obviously he has loyal fans. Burns have trained together for years, but that won’t be an That’s according to UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski (22-1 … There’s a lot that comes into it, and that’s why I definitely would not say I’m never fighting him again – but just definitely not right now. “It’s still got a lot of people talking at the end of the day,” Volkanovski said. The main event of the evening will likely produce the top contender in the featherweight division. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski looks back at his split-decision win vs. Max Holloway at UFC 251 with ESPN MMA’s Ariel Helwani.

Ortega last fought for the UFC title against Max Holloway. But with numerous hungry contenders on the rise in the featherweight division, Volkanovski is happy to move on. Pictures: One Championship ‘Reign Of Dynasties II’, Shoop that Incredulous Cormier / Drug Wars. 1 contenders.".

But again, it’s not anytime soon. afternoon on the ESPN MMA YouTube channel gave updates on several UFC on ESPN+ 38 faceoff video highlights, photo gallery, Patricky Freire issues statement on Bellator 249 removal: 'I really wanted to fight', Dana White: Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch unlikely for AT&T Stadium, Dana White: UFC champ Israel Adesanya has 'a lot of options' – and Jon Jones is one of them. Despite being up 2-0, Volkanovski understands the magnitude of a trilogy with one of the greatest featherweights of all time in Holloway (21-6 MMA, 17-6 UFC). “I think it’s a big fight. Ultimate Fighting Championship President Dana White Thursday Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.

, the champ Alex Volkanovski was transferred to Abu Dhabi Airport, where he boarded a plane back to Australia. Who are the best grapplers with KO power? It’s almost been two years since we have last seen Ortega inside the octagon. It was a fight that showed off a lot of areas where T-City needed to improve. After successfully … The Australian has twice … UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants one question answered: Who is ready to take the top contender spot? So I would never say no to that later down the track, but right now that’s just not the fight to make.”. You have to imagine that Volkanovski is chomping at the bit to get back in the octagon. UFC Fight Night 180 ‘Ortega vs. Korean Zombie’ Play-by-Play,... Cristiane 'Cyborg' Justino Notches First Submission Win in Bellator... Hiroki Akimoto Edges Zhang Chenglong at One: Reign of Dynasties 2. Volkanovski is coming off his first title defense after a close split decision victory over Max Holloway in their UFC 251 rematch in July. “Kattar’s got some good hands, so that’d be a very interesting fight. Volkanovski has repeatably distanced himself from a third fight with Holloway and did so again whilst speaking with MMA Fighting. ‘The Great’ told Mike Heck his former foe should take on top featherweight contender Calvin Kattar and someone else to earn another shot at UFC gold. People would be talking about that as you can see on my comments – people are still saying stuff. But at the same time, people are saying I should fight Max again, and it’s just ridiculous. Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski stats, fight results, news and more. Chan Sung Jung is scheduled to face Brian Ortega in UFC’s Oct. 17 main event and Zabit Magomedsharipov and Yair Rodriguez are reportedly going to square off at UFC 254. Alexander Volkanovski can see himself fighting Max Holloway again, but just not right now. Jessica Aguilar proud to witness growth of women's MMA: 'We're established', Justin Gaethje on Khabib Nurmagomedov's durability: 'His main priority is to not take damage'. Volkanovski (22-1 MMA, 9-0 UFC), the UFC featherweight champion, has spent 10 rounds with Holloway, dethroning him last December at UFC 245 then narrowly edging him out in their rematch at UFC 251 to retain his title.

While Volkanovski is focusing on the next wave of contenders, that doesn’t mean he can’t see himself facing Holloway one more time down the line. Magomedsharipov and Yair But obviously to rematch right now, when Dana White and a few people were saying let’s do a trilogy, just seemed crazy to me. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski wants a big fight for his next title defense. By: Danny Segura. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! A lifelong fight fan from Liverpool, England who has been covering mixed martial arts (MMA) and boxing for several years. Cyborg. The Zabit – Rodriguez fight has been sidelined with injuries to Rodriguez. Alexander Volkanovski (22-1) has been sitting on the sidelines since his split decision win over Max Holloway back at UFC 251 in July..

“That’s what I mean by for your profile, for your legacy, even for the division, just for myself. J.T. If we do make that third fight eventually, I do believe that it’s going to be right up there for some of the greatest trilogies, and an interesting one as well, the fact that I’m 2-0 and he still gets a third fight. Thanks for signing up. Jung has knocked out Frankie Edgar and Renato Carneiro in his last two UFC contests.

Usman and Gilbert UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has shut the door on a potential trilogy fight with Max Holloway. By: Tristen CritchfieldKamaru ESPN+ Fantasy Tools: Play Like an Expert, Even If You Aren’t. Volkanovski has been waiting for the highly anticipated matchups to occur between Brian Ortega and Chan Sung Jung as well as the Zabit Magmedosharipov and Yair Rodriguez. UFC currently working on Junior Dos Santos – Ciryl Gane, New York Giants: David Mayo returns from injured reserve ahead of Sunday game. Their second fight was a lot closer after Holloway made major adjustments and scored a couple of brief knockdowns early in the fight.

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I think it’s something that could definitely happen. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d". Jung will enter the cage on a two fight winning streak. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has shut the door on a potential trilogy fight with Max Holloway. Alexander Volkanovski Shuts Down ‘Ridiculous’ Holloway Trilogy Fight. © 2020 Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski. Since then, the UFC‘s featherweight champion has been waiting for a worthy top contender to emerge. It is a big chapter in my life, and I think maybe down the track maybe we both don’t want to cut weight and we fight at lightweight. Follow @JordanEllisUK on Twitter for all the latest fight news, views, interviews and live event coverage. Blaydes can do is keep on winning. Alexander Volkanovski "The Great" Born: 1988-09-29 AGE: 32 Windang, New South Wales … Ultimate Fighting Championship’s deep strawweight division, Hours after defeating former champion Max Holloway for a second time, the champ Alex Volkanovski was transferred to Abu Dhabi Airport, where he boarded … But just because it was a close fight it doesn’t mean I’m gonna give him another fight. Please check your email for a confirmation. It’s just crazy. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Saturday night a new and dangerous contender will emerge in the featherweight division. Throw in the fact that the winner is likely going to get the next shot at UFC gold and you have the perfect recipe for a fantastic main event. Alexander Volkanovski not ruling out trilogy with Max Holloway, but wants other contenders first. The rematch sparked plenty of discussion, which would make a potential third fight even bigger.



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