Chad Mendes faces Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 232

C. Mendes (left) and A. Volkanovski (right) fight at featherweight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @chadmendes

Another fight was added to the UFC 232 card on December 29, in Las Vegas (USA). Former featherweight title challenger Chad Mendes will measure forces against Alexander Volkanovsky. The confrontation was confirmed by Ultimate on Tuesday (06).

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After serving a two-year suspension imposed by USADA, Chad Mendes returned to the octagon in July this year and knocked out Myles Jury in the first round. The triumph placed 'Money' in fifth place in the featherweight category. In the last Ultimate event in 2018, the North American is looking for a new victory to qualify for the title fight.

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In 11th position in the featherweight rankings, Alexander Volkanovsky He's going through a great phase in the UFC. He remains undefeated in the organization after five fights. His triumphs were over Yusuke Kasuya, Mizuto Hirota, Shane Young, Jeremy kennedy and Darren Elkins. 'Great' is looking for a victory over the veteran to get closer to the TOP 5 in the division.

The main fight of UFC 232 will feature a rematch between the light heavyweights Jon Jones e Alexander Gustafson for the division belt. In the co-main event Chris Cyborg e Amanda nunes compete for the featherweight title in the organization's first women's superfight.

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