UFC champ Alexander Volkanovski sees two contenders standing out the most
UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski evaluates the featherweight division's top contenders, highlighting Jean Silva and Aljamain Sterling as the most likely next challengers. He also acknowledges the rising potential of Kevin Vallejos ahead of his upcoming fight.
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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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