After 'show' at UFC Las Vegas 53, Alexandr Romanov suggests duel with Jon Jones

A. Romanov in victory for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Representative of the new crop of heavyweights that has been standing out in the UFC Octagon, Alexander Romanov gave another example of his skills last Saturday (30), when he was not aware of Chase sherman No. UFC Las Vegas 53. Undefeated in Ultimate, the Moldovan athlete is prepared for bigger flights in the organization.

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In a press conference held after the victory over Sherman, Alexander Romanov demonstrated his desire to face the former light heavyweight champion (up to 93 kg) Jon Jones, who is preparing to debut in the heavyweight division.

“I heard that 'Mr. Bones' wants to get back in the game. That would be very good, because he also has great wrestling and I think it would be a very interesting performance in the UFC,” said Romanov.

Knowing that a duel against Jon Jones It's still unlikely at the moment, as it doesn't even appear in the top 15 of the division, Alexander Romanov has more modest plans for the near future. The Moldovan reinforced his challenge to Brazilian Augusto Sakai, thirteenth in the ranking.

“Now I need to do some fights and become a challenger for that title, but before that I want a fight with Sakai and let's see what happens with the belt”, said the Moldovan.

At 31, Alexander Romanov He has a professional record of 16 victories, only one of which was a judge's decision and no defeats. The Moldovan has been in the UFC since 2020 and has already won five fights in the organization.