It would appear that former UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski’s time as a professional mixed martial artist might be coming to an end soon.
Exit of a Titan Leaves Door Open for New Champion
Last week, it was announced that previous 145-lb kingpin Ilia Topuria would be vacating the strap in order to pursue other ventures at lightweight. The decision left many flabbergasted, because after knocking out Max Holloway at UFC 308, he seemed to verbally acknowledge Alexander Volkanovski as his next challenger in his post-fight interview.
With the championship now unoccupied, the UFC was quick to book a title match between “The Great” and the surging Diego Lopes in the main event of UFC 314 this April.