Alexander Volkanovski has lost his last two bouts, both of which were title fights. Despite these setbacks, the fan-favorite Volkanovski is determined to bounce back from his recent defeat and is planning a comeback at UFC 312 in Sydney. While his opponent has yet to be confirmed, fans are excited to see the former featherweight champion return to action.
Volkanovski is focused on reclaiming the featherweight title, and if that’s not possible, he’ll aim for the interim belt. The Australian fighter lost his championship to Ilia Topuria at UFC 298, where Topuria knocked him out. However, in a recent press conference discussing his potential comeback, Volkanovski stated:
“I’ll be entertaining in Sydney, February, 100 percent. Whether it is for the title, interim [title], lightweight title – I don’t care what it is. And if, for some reason, I can’t get a fight, I’ll entertain on the DJ decks or something. I’ll find a way a way to do it, so.”
Volkanovski has suffered three losses in the UFC, with two of them coming back-to-back, and two of those defeats were via knockout. “The Great” attempted twice to become a double champion but was unsuccessful, facing Islam Makhachev on both occasions without securing a win. Now, as he prepares for his return, Volkanovski has mentioned potential opponents, specifically Ilia Topuria or Max Holloway.
Alexander Volkanovski Discusses Potential Opponents for His Highly Anticipated Comeback
Volkanovski expressed his desire to fight in front of his home crowd in Australia, emphasizing that he wants nothing less than a title fight, even if it’s for an interim belt against Diego Lopes. He also mentioned that he’s likely to face the winner of the Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway fight. During the press conference, the Australian fighter stated,
“So, even if it is interim [title], that’s still a big one. I’d say, it’d be an exciting one with Lopes. I’d say, if that was going to happen. If not, it’s Max or Ilia.”
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It’s still uncertain who Volkanovski will face in his return, but fans can expect action from early 2025 as Dana White is already lining up future fights. The Australian fighter’s comeback is highly anticipated, and whether or not he reclaims the title, the action is sure to be top-notch. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how “The Great” performs in his return to the octagon.
