VIDEO: In an unusual challenge, Alexander Volkanovski tries to submit the NBA champion in one minute

Alexander Volkanovsky in training with Jamal Murray (Photo: Reproduction/YouTube)

Away from the octagon since July, when knocked out Yair Rodriguez and unified the belts linear and interim featherweights (up to 65,7kg), Alexander Volkanovsky He still hasn't confirmed his next fight in the UFC, but that doesn't mean the Australian isn't facing new challenges.

In a video recently published on his official YouTube channel, the featherweight champion shared footage of a training session with none other than Jamal Murray, last season's NBA champion with the Denver Nuggets.

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After a light training session, the two decided to take part in a grappling challenge, in which the owner of the UFC featherweight belt would try to submit the NBA champion within a minute.

A well-known fan of MMA and present at several UFC events, Jamal Murray showed that he is no fool and did well in the initial moments of the challenge, until giving way to Volkanovski. With little time to lock in a rear naked choke, the Australian gave up the position and followed up with a guillotine choke, but the Denver Nuggets star held out until the end of 60 seconds, being declared the winner of the event.

WATCH THE VIDEO OF THE TRAINING SESSION BETWEEN ALEXANDER VOLKANOVSKI AND JAMAL MURRAY:

Simply Alexander Volkanovsky trying to submit NBA champion Jamal Murray in 60 seconds. pic.twitter.com/Wfr3HeILlL

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