Current UFC Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski in an interview with , he explained why he could beat Conor McGregor sample from 2015.
McGregor and Volkanovski at different times had UFC belts in the same weight class (up to 65.8 kg). McGregor, having won the title in December 2015, did not make a single defense, moving up to lightweight and welterweight. Volkanovski has defended the belt four times since 2021, but lost to Islam Makhachev at lightweight.
– Who do you think would win: you in your current form or Conor McGregor from the 2015 model?
“It would be a great fight because featherweight peak Conor was a very tough opponent, but my preparation and the way we put together the fight plan… My stamina, my fight IQ and my ability to systematically sort out opponents left me would bring victory,” Volkanovski told .
A 34-year-old Australian featherweight fighter, Volkanovski hasn’t lost a single fight in his career.
All UFC tournaments are broadcast live on and Match! Fighter”. The next league show will take place on the night of July 9 in Moscow. In the main event of UFC 290, UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski will face interim champion Yair Rodriguez. The start of the broadcast on “Match! Fighter” – 00:55 (Moscow time) and on “” – 05:00 (Moscow time).
Source : MatchTV
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