For some fighters, 2018 turned out to be a breakout year. Fighters like Israel Adesanya, Anthony Smith and Thiago Santos elevated their game to a new level during the UFC’s 25th year.
Another fighter who is looking to add his name to that list is Alexander Volkanovski. With wins over Jeremy Kennedy and Darren Elkins, Volkanovski has quickly moved up the featherweight rankings. After his win over Elkins at UFC Boise in July, Volkanovski called out former title challenger Chad Mendes.
The call out was all part of Volkanovski’s plan to go from prospect to contender. And with a win at UFC 232, he could find himself as one of top five ranked fighters in the division.