A. Volkanovski poses with the featherweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @alexvolkanovski
In the week of UFC 273, an event that takes place next Saturday (9), Alexander Volkanovsky measures forces against Korean zombie, in a confrontation valid for the featherweight belt (up to 65,7kg.). In search of his third belt defense, the Australian rejected his status as the best featherweight in MMA history and praised José Aldo.
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“I have a lot of respect for (José) Aldo, because being champion for a long time, like he was, is incredible. It doesn't matter if I beat guys like him and Holloway. I'm fighting great 'assassins', but it's a nightmare to think about having a bad day on the day I defend the belt. And for Aldo to be champion for a long time means something. I think I need so many defenses? No. I think I'm the greatest? I'm not going to say that yet. I will continue working towards this. If people want to say it, no problem. But I think I still have work to do”, analyzed Volkanovski in 'half day'.
Coincidentally, Volkanovski already had a 'trial by fire' against Aldo, which took place in Rio de Janeiro, in 2019. In the clash, he managed to neutralize the Brazilian's game and won by unanimous decision from the judges. His record now has 23 positive results – including other important names, such as Max Holloway (2x) and Chad Mendes- and only one negative.
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