Conor McGregor‘s anticipated return to the octagon may very well be in jeopardy, however Alexander Volkanovski is open to saving the day as soon as once more.
‘The Infamous’ has been vocal about his intentions however simply weeks earlier than his scheduled return, his comeback could be ruined. The Dublin native was set to face Michael Chandler in what may very well be a big title eliminator matchup in both the light-weight or welterweight divisions.
As uncertainty clouds the UFC 303 headliner, Alexander Volkanovski has thrown his title into the hat if Conor McGregor is not capable of compete on June 29.
“Yeah, [I’ve got] nothing booked for the time being,” Volkanovski stated. “I’ll begin getting that coaching in. Clearly I am at all times coaching all yr spherical however I needed to go there and begin to set issues up.”
“Possibly it is come at a superb time. You are listening to all these whispers, what is going on on with, you understand, one other of this speak with Conor McGregor and whatnot.”
“Possibly they want a late discover substitute once more. I am at all times eager to throw my hand up
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This wouldn’t be the first time Alexander Volkanovski has stepped in to avoid wasting an enormous pay-per-view card.
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After Charles Oliveira was compelled to drag out of a title combat in opposition to Islam Makhachev, Volkanovski stepped up in his absence. Though many had been excited for the matchup, it proved to be a mistake for the Australian as he would endure his first defeat within the UFC when he was knocked out halfway by way of the primary spherical.
UFC 303 has already broken a record and appears set to be one of many largest occasions within the promotions historical past.
Volkanovski leaping in on brief discover to face a harmful challenger like Michael Chandler has all of the indicators of being a combat of the yr potential conflict. Regardless of that, the UFC would doubtless face backlash for his or her weird ticket costs if Conor McGregor does not compete on the cardboard.
