UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski names top contenders at featherweight
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski discusses potential future challengers following his upcoming title defense against Movsar Evloev. He identifies Jean Silva and Aljamain Sterling as top contenders while noting the potential of Kevin Vallejos.
Why it matters
As a major combat sports figure, Volkanovski's assessment of the division landscape influences upcoming fight bookings and fan expectations in the MMA industry.
ABU DHABI – Alexander Volkanovski knows there are eager challengers waiting for him after UFC 333.
Volkanovski (28-4 MMA, 15-3 UFC) defends his featherweight title against Movsar Evloev (20-0 MMA, 10-0 UFC) in Saturday's main event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island ( Paramount+ ).
While the word retirement popped up in some of Volkanovski's recent interviews, he shut that idea down. He zeroed in on a couple of potential challengers he sees most worthy of a title shot should he get past Evloev.
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