UFC featherweight contender Alexander Volkanovski notched the biggest win of his career with a unanimous decision verdict over former long-time champion Jose Aldo at UFC 237 on Saturday. He also made a bit of history by being the first man to defeat Aldo in a non-title fight in the UFC.
During his interview on Monday’s episode of the Ariel Helwani MMA Show, Volkanovski did recognize how Frankie Edgar could also be in the running for the number one contender spot, but ultimately feels he is way more deserving.
“Listen, I got a lot of respect and I love the bloke as well, Frankie.