Volkanovski downplays possible drop in Arman Tsarukyan and mentions rivals in the featherweight division. Photo: Reproduction/X/Montage SUPER LUTAS
Alexander Volkanovsky he's not thinking about Arman Tsarukyan as their next opponent. 'The Great', who just successfully defended his featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) title against Diego Lopes at UFC 325Last Saturday (31), in Sydney, Australia, he made clear the names he prioritizes for his next commitment in the Ultimate.
In a post-press conferenceUFC 325The Australian didn't exactly rule out a fight against the Armenian, however, Volkanovski stressed that he wants to avoid wasting energy thinking about a fighter who hasn't yet confirmed his weight class change. Until Tsarukyan commits to the drop, 'The Great' will focus on opponents who are already in his division.
"Obviously he (Arman TsarukyanIt would be a big challenge, but I'm not going to pay attention to it until I'm sure it's serious (that he's going to drop down a category). I have two very serious guys in the running, Lerone murphy e Movsar Evloev“Volkanovski said at the post-match press conference.”UFC 325.
👀🏆Alexander Volkanovsky reacts to Arman Tsarukyan saying he'll go down to featherweight:
"I won't pay attention to it until I know it's serious. I've got two serious guys in — Lerone murphy and Movsar Evloev. "
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Check out the results of UFC 325
MAIN CARD
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Alexander Volkanovsky derrotou Diego lopes by unanimous decision of the judges (49-46, 49-46, 50-45) – Championship fight
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Benoit Saint-Denis derrotou Dan Hooker by technical knockout (punches and elbows) at 4:45 of round 2
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mauricio Ruffy derrotou Raphael Fiziev by technical knockout (punches) at 4min30sec of R2
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg.): Tallison Teixeira derrotou Tai tuivasa by unanimous decision of the judges (28-29, 28-29, 28-29)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Quillan Salkilld derrotou Jamie Mullarkey by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min01sec of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Billy Elekana derrotou Junior Tafa by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min18sec of R2
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Cam Rowston defeated Cody Brundage by technical knockout (punches) at 4min08sec of R2
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jacob Malkoun derrotou Torrez Finney by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-26, 30-26)
Welterweight (up to 77 kg.): Jonathan Micallef derrotou Oban Elliott by submission (rear naked choke) at 3min31sec of R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli derrotou Yi Zha by majority decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Dom Mar Fan defeated SangWook Kim by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Keiichiro Nakamura defeated Sebastian Szalay by technical knockout (knee strike) at 3:38 of round 3.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Lawrence Lui defeated Sulangrangbo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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