Volkov Guaranteed Next UFC Heavyweight Title Shot, Manager Declares

3 days ago7 min read

Alexander Volkov has been officially guaranteed the next shot at the UFC heavyweight championship, according to a definitive statement from his manager, Ivan Bannikov. Following the chaotic events at UFC 321, Bannikov declared, 'Volkov's next fight will be for the belt,' signaling an end to the contender's long pursuit of gold.This announcement comes in the wake of the Abu Dhabi main event between champion Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane ending in a 'No Contest' due to a severe first-round eye poke, leaving the title picture in disarray. On that same night, Volkov solidified his claim as the number-one contender by securing a hard-fought, split-decision victory over Jailton Almeida.Despite being controlled on the ground for extensive periods, 'Drago' demonstrated championship resilience and fight IQ to earn the win. Bannikov's position is absolute, stating, 'Now only the title! Alexander has earned it.Other fights make absolutely no sense. ' This sets the stage for Volkov to face the winner of the expected immediate rematch between Aspinall and Gane. For the veteran Volkov, this represents the culmination of a career built on victories over elite competition, positioning him for a final, decisive run at the sport's most coveted prize.

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