Alexander Volkanovski is confused by UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria’s present method.
Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) has rubbed Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) the incorrect means with a few of his latest feedback – which features a stipulation that Max Holloway’s BMF title be on the road in the event that they combat.
Volkanovski is raring to run issues again with Topuria after shedding his title to him at UFC 298 however advises “El Matador” to only make up his thoughts on what’s subsequent.
“Proper now he’s saying no to everybody,” Volkanovski informed Fox Sports activities Australia. “That’s the issue. He’s saying no to Max Holloway, to Brian Ortega, to me, you title it. Not wanting to come back to Australia, OK, however he’s saying no to everybody. He’s saying, ‘I don’t wish to combat any of the contenders. … I wish to combat Conor McGregor.’
“That simply places a bitter style in folks’s mouths as a result of if you maintain the belt, there’s a duty that comes with that, a strain. You possibly can’t simply be saying, ‘Nah, nah, nah.’ That’s loopy. He’s not going about issues the best means.”
Volkanovski, who defended his title 5 instances as champion, thinks he probably spoiled folks with the best way he carried himself throughout his reign compared to Topuria.
“Clearly I don’t wish to speak unhealthy concerning the bloke, as a result of he took his shot, gained and now has to play the sport, which I perceive,” Volkanovski stated. “However be a champion. Folks acquired used to how I acted as champion. Now you’ve acquired a man, who is aware of when he needs to combat? Does he even desire a combat quickly? In all probability not.
“However the UFC will probably make him. Possibly that is simply his means of hyping issues up, saying no to everybody after which bang, he indicators for a combat. I simply hope he makes higher choices as a result of I don’t assume he’s a foul child. However now he’s calling out Conor McGregor? Or Islam Makhachev? Topuria has nonetheless acquired extra to show.”
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