Bantamweight champion, Sterling provokes Volkanovski after UFC 276: 'He would take him down easily'

After the featherweight champion's fight, the 'Funk Master' stated that, if he faced the Australian, he would win by submission without any major difficulties.

A. Volkanovski and A. Sterling with their UFC belts (Photo: MONTAGE/SUPER FIGHTS)

Even with four successful title defenses in the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg), Alexander Volkanovsky he is still looked down upon by other Ultimate fighters. after the UFC 276, the bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg) aljamain sterling he took to his 'Twitter' and said that, if he faced the Australian, he would take him down and submit him with ease.

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“My honest opinion… I think I would take Volkanovski down very easily and finish. #UFC276,” Sterling wrote.

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Featherweight champion since December 2019, Alex has already defended his title against Max Holloway (twice), Brian ortega e Korean zombie. At 33 years old, the Australian has a record of 25 triumphs and only one setback as an MMA professional. In his journey in Ultimate, Volka has also beaten historic names such as José Aldo e Chad Mendes.

After hitting Petr yan In his first defense of the bantamweight title, Sterling overcame all the controversy from the previous clash and now has a new date to put his belt on the line. On September 10th, at UFC279, the 'Funk Master' will face the veteran TJ Dillashaw. The venue has not yet been defined by the organization. Aljamain has a record of 21 positive results and three negative results.

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