Alexander Volkanovski will defend his Featherweight championship this weekend against undefeated Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 in Anaheim, California. But the current champ already has his sights set on UFC 300.
Alexander Volkanovski is 26-3 in his MMA career, with an unblemished record in the Featherweight division. He’s held the strap since December 2019, when he defeated Max Holloway in a five-round dogfight at UFC 245.
Volk’s two lone losses in the UFC came at Lightweight against Islam Makhachev. He took the first fight to a decision, losing unanimously, before dropping the second battle via TKO in his most recent match.
Still, Volkanovski is ranked third in UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings and will look to get back in the win column vs. Topuria this weekend. And if Volk wins, the 35-year-old already knows which fight he wants next.
Alexander Volkanovski teases UFC 300 main event plans
Volkanovski was asked about the 300th-anniversary card during a press conference Wednesday. He voiced his interest in hailing the main event, even with Saturday’s upcoming fight against Topuria.
“I’ll win, and then I’ll headline UFC 300. How about that?” Volk said to reporters when questioned about the lack of a main event.
“I know a guy. There’s plenty of time. I’m going to go do business, ruin someone’s party, and then I can come save the day, like I always do.”
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To this point, Dana White has been searching far and wide for a feature bout at UFC 300. In a recent interview, White confirmed that he will reveal the main event during the UFC 298 post-fight press conference.
The timing of White’s comments and Volkanovski’s willingness to fight on short notice has MMA fans dreaming up possible scenarios for the Featherweight champion. Volk says he would entertain fights at any weight class, vowing to “save the day” if White calls his name.
Stepping into the octagon with less than two months between fights is a rare occurrence in combat sports. Most camps require at minimum eight weeks of intense training and game planning before a fight, with many even lasting upwards of three-to-four months.
If Volkanovski convinces White to place him in the UFC 300 main event, it will only be a 55-day break between fights, marking the shortest turnaround in his career.
Either way, according to UFC’s CEO, fans will soon know who is the main event of the biggest card of the year. If it’s up to Volk, he will be ready to answer the call.
