Alexander Volkanovski believes there’s a clear subsequent contender for his featherweight title.
Volkanovski defended his featherweight title with a TKO win over Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 on Saturday. After the win, many puzzled if Volkanovski would retire or what his subsequent steps could be.
The featherweight champ opened the door for a possible transfer to light-weight for the belt. But, if he stays at featherweight, Volkanovski believes Aljamain Sterling ought to get the subsequent title shot if he wins his subsequent struggle.
“After we’re speaking about who deserves it extra, I’m gonna say Aljo. Particularly after one other win, taking a struggle in opposition to a harmful man like Kevin. But when Aljo loses, then I believe it’s simply Jean. I believe it truly is as much as that struggle,” Volkanovski mentioned to Ariel Helwani.
It’s a good level from Volkanovski, as if Sterling does beat Vallejos, he must be the subsequent contender. It might even be an enormous struggle as Sterling is the previous bantamweight champion and would get the possibility to be a two-division champion in opposition to Volkanovski.
Nonetheless, many followers would additionally just like the Silva matchup, because the Brazilian is an all-action fighter and is thought for his hanging and energy, which may pose some issues for Volkanovski.
Alexander Volkanovski is open to light-weight struggle
Though Volkanovski has some intriguing featherweight choices, he’s additionally leaving the door open to shifting up.
The light-weight division is murky, as Gaethje may retire or maybe struggle Volkanovski. If he does retire, Volkanovski mentioned he would vacate his belt to face Arman Tsarukyan for the vacant light-weight title.
“Arman retains saying that he thinks Justin is gonna retire. So if Justin actually does retire, I believe it’s all been settled. I’ll vacate the featherweight belt and struggle Arman for the title. There it’s. I’m beginning to get extra excited for that than the Gaethje struggle,” Volkanovski added.
Whether or not or not the UFC has any curiosity in seeing Volkanovski transfer up is to be seen. However, he may keep at featherweight and face Sterling or Silva subsequent trip.
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