Alexander Volkanovski has viewed the trend of hunters who did not win a UFC title at 35 years or older last Saturday at UFC 314 when he retrieved the featherweight belt.
After back-to-back losing against Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, UFC fans began to worry about the future of Alexander Volkanovski in the best promotion.
Nevertheless, the 35-year-old at UFC 314 this Saturday bounced back from the most difficult phase of his career and he returned the UFC-Fedweight title with a vintage version against Diego Lopes.
With his performance, the Australian showed that he still has a lot to give at the elite level of the sport, and will now start his second reign as the 145LB champion.
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Volkanovski outlines his plans for a quick change
Prior to the UFC 314 Main Event, both Lopes and Volkanovski claimed that if they won the title, they would make their first title defense against undefeated Russian competition, Movsar Evloev.
Immediately after the main event, Evloev called his shot online, congratulated people for his performance and begged him to stick to his word.
However, Volkanovski will probably not need much convincing because he has already explained his plan to return as soon as July, to accept the 19-0 star.
“September, I mean, if everything is good, I would probably want to go earlier than that, to be honest. I think that is probably the second fight. If I'm good, it might be July and then September, maybe we can fit it,” said Volkanovski in the press conference after the fight.
“I mean, Movsar, if they want to do that, if they want to go quickly and I feel good, maybe a quick change with Movsar if I don't have packed hands. That was my plan, bang, bang, bang,” he went on.
Fans involved by Volkanovski's plan to fight shortly after UFC 314
During his first reign as 145 pounds champion, 'The Great' was the most active champion in all weight classes, but in the end that led to his short downfall.
After such a closely disputed fight against Islam Makhachev for the first time, Volkanovski grabbed the opportunity to rematch the Russian in the short term, which led to a devastating Ko loss.
He then again made a quick turning point to defend his title against Topuria, who came against Makhachev too soon after his failed title tax, which resulted in another brutal ko.
With the 35-year-old schedule on a fast turning point to fight EVLOEV, the fans have rejected their concerns and argue for Volkanovski to reconsider.
“Unfortunately, he will be received, he touches too much damage. He has the skills, but he is not young and hungry. People underestimate the power of Evloev,” a fan noted.
Alexander Volkanovski is still due to the fight against Movsar Evloev in 3 months 👀🔥
“I will have to look at a few things, but I am pretty sure that there are no broken bones.
If not, let's go back there. “
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“No, let's relax, champion,” another fan responded.
“No, man. I beg you not to do this. Never take a short report fight again,” a third fan begged.
The Australian star has always been open with how he influences his mental health when he is not in Vechtkamp, ​​with that is the main reason why he likes to stay so active.
“People have to pacen their fighting. At least 4-5 months at least,” said another fan.
“Please do not be stupid, people,” noted a fifth fan.