Alexander Volkov has gotten his share of supporters to face the winner of Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit, and Johnny Walker is certainly one of them.
Volkov has gone 7-1 in his final eight outings, and the lone loss in that stretch was a controversial cut up choice in opposition to Gane, who’s the present UFC heavyweight champion. Nonetheless, Volkov has been unable to safe a title alternative and there’s no assure he’ll get his shot in opposition to the winner of the UFC 334 headliner.
Walker, who scored a giant KO win over Waldo Cortes-Acosta this previous Saturday at UFC Vegas 124, spoke to media members in the course of the post-fight presser, and he was requested for his ideas on Volkov’s challenger standing. Walker believes the 52-fight veteran is lengthy overdue for his title shot (h/t MMAJunkie.com).
“Yeah, he does, bro,” Walker mentioned. “He’s been within the division for the way lengthy? He’s in all probability the hardest man on the planet. You already know, it’s his time now.”
Volkov lately advised Ariel Helwani that he isn’t chasing a UFC title shot as a result of he feels he’s the true No. 1 heavyweight in MMA.
“I’m not attempting to find this title and the belt. This belt doesn’t outline me. I’m nonetheless a champion on my own. I perceive who I’m, the place I’m, what I can do, which guys I can beat,” Volkov mentioned.
“The fighter who has the belt defines what the belt means…. You must have a man who’s proved his document, who can beat everybody, who’s an actual martial artist. Not simply anyone who breaks the principles each battle or tries to injure his opponents. I respect everyone. I battle clear. I battle in a great way, and I’m nonetheless the perfect within the recreation.”
Do you suppose Alexander Volkov will get a UFC heavyweight title shot sooner or later in 2027, or will he be compelled to attend even longer?
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