Russian UFC fighter Alexander Volkov in a conversation with , he named Jailton Almeida and Curtis Blaydes among his potential opponents.
Volkov, ranked sixth in the heavyweight division, had his last fight on September 9, defeating Tai Tuivasa early in a tournament in Australia. Volkov’s MMA record is 37 wins, 10 losses (11-4 in UFC). At the moment, Volkov is on a three-game winning streak.
— Are you currently in negotiations regarding an opponent or a possible performance date?
– Not yet, but we should start talking already.
— Do you plan to perform before the end of 2023?
– If there was an offer, I could fight, because I have already been in training for three weeks. I’m in good shape, and if the offer is good, a good fight, then I’m ready to perform. That’s why I’m in the United States now.
—Who do you consider your rival?
— Now the Curtis Blaydes fight has been canceled (he was supposed to fight with Jailton Almeida on November 4 – ), that is, Blaydes is potentially free. I don’t really know why he withdrew. If he’s ready, maybe we can fight. It may also be Almeida. And we’ll see what happens to the division after the interim title fight. I think it will become clear at the end of November,” Volkov told .
Watch the UFC 295 live stream on November 12 on Match! Fighter” from 01:55 Moscow time, the channel – from 06:00 Moscow time. You can also watch tournament fights on the websites matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru.
Source : MatchTV
I am Ashley Ortiz and I am a professional journalist working for Athletistic. My specialty is in sports journalism, particularly boxing. I have written articles for some of the most renowned publications on the subject, and my work has been featured across both print and digital media platforms.
