Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, has announced that his next fight against Ilia Topuria will be delayed. Despite his desire to fight before the end of the year, the backlog of title bouts in the UFC has made it difficult to schedule his fight. Read on to learn more about Volkanovski’s plans and his aspirations for a lightweight title shot.
| Alexander Volkanovski’s Next UFC Fight Delayed |
Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, has announced that his next fight against Ilia Topuria will be delayed. Despite his desire to fight before the end of the year, the backlog of title bouts in the UFC has made it difficult to schedule his fight. Volkanovski is now aiming for an early next year showdown with Topuria. He remains confident in his abilities and is looking forward to the exciting matchup. Read on to learn more about Volkanovski’s plans and his aspirations for a lightweight title shot.
Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning UFC featherweight champion, has announced that his next fight against Ilia Topuria will be delayed. Despite his desire to fight before the end of the year, the backlog of title bouts in the UFC has made it difficult to schedule his fight. Volkanovski is now aiming for an early next year showdown with Topuria. He remains confident in his abilities and is looking forward to the exciting matchup. Read on to learn more about Volkanovski’s plans and his aspirations for a lightweight title shot.
Pushing for an Active Schedule
Volkanovski expressed his desire to stay active and not wait around for a lightweight title shot. He believes that staying busy in the featherweight division with fights like the one against Topuria will keep him sharp and prepared for future opportunities. Although he wanted to have three fights this year, it seems unlikely due to the crowded schedule of champions in the UFC.
Chasing Two-Division Glory
While Volkanovski fell short in his attempt to become a two-division champion earlier this year, his competitive fight against Islam Makhachev has left the door open for another opportunity at the lightweight gold. If he can continue his dominance in the featherweight division, a shot at the 155-pound title could be in his future.
The Challenge of Ilia Topuria
Ilia Topuria is expected to be Volkanovski’s next opponent. Topuria is undefeated and poses a significant challenge to the reigning champion. Volkanovski will be looking to secure an early spot in 2023 to keep his timeline aligned with the lightweight champion and increase his chances of a future title shot.
