A. Volkanovski (center) says he trusts C. do Bronx (left) to win against I. Makhachev (right). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage
Featherweight champion (up to 65,7kg.), Alexander Volkanovsky He frequently flirts with moving up to lightweight (up to 70,3kg) and has been following the movement in the category. In an interview with the podcast 'The MMA Hour', the Australian reveals that he is waiting for a victory Charles of the Bronx about Islam makhachev No. UFC 280, an event that takes place on October 22, to face the Brazilian in the future.
“At the end of the day, I just want the belt. What do you think is the biggest struggle? I think it's definitely against Charles (from the Bronx) Oliveira. He has a lot of hype right now. We know it will be an exciting fight, as he is exciting to watch. And the reason he's exciting is because he takes a lot of damage. Again, I want big fights. I think Charles is definitely a bigger fight,” Volkanovski said.
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Despite his preference for Do Bronx, Alexander says he could also face Makhachev, if the Russian manages to win the vacant belt in the category. He even confesses that he enjoys 'underdog' status in his fights.
“If Islam manages to win the title, I will fight him next. No matter who it is, I'll do whatever. Both have big and different challenges. That turns me on too. I love it when people doubt me. I love being the underdog, and it may be a while before I'm an underdog in my division. But going up, a lot of people will think I can't do it. And I’m going to show them all that I can”, concluded the champion.
Coming from the third victory over Max Holloway, Volka hopes to become a double UFC champion in the near future. The Australian is even considering placing himself as a 'reserve fighter' for the fight valid for the vacant lightweight belt between Charles of the Bronx e Islam makhachev.
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