Volkanovski sends intimidating message to O'Malley after bantamweight champion challenges Topuria

Alexander Volkanovsky is a former UFC featherweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @alexvolkanovski

Keeping an eye on the intentions of Sean O'Malley after victory in UFC 299, Alexander Volkanovsky It has already moved ahead to mark its territory and prevent any possible shortcut by the North American. Aware that 'Sugar' wants to venture into the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg) against Ilia Topuria, the Australian claimed to be first in line and suggested to the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) that he quickly return to the Octagon if he actually wants to face the Spaniard.

“He called Ilia. Look, unless you fight Ilia soon, if you can turn it around soon, I think you can keep him. I'm resting a bit, but I'll fight him at the end of the year, or whenever. So, I know the next fight will be for the title. So if you're going to try to include this, you better do it soon, because I'm next. This is your little window, if you want,” said Volkanovski in a video posted on his YouTube channel. YouTube.

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Despite the desire, Sean O'Malley has not received the green light, so far, from Dana White. Speaking at the press conference after the event, Dana White did not make it clear whether he approved the idea suggested by the North American star.

I. Topuria is the new UFC featherweight champion. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufcbrasil

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In addition to the president, Topuria mitigated a possible immediate duel against the bantamweight champion by suggesting that O'Malley first face Merab Dvalishvili second title defense in the division.