Alexander Volkanovski calls next. Minutes after UFC 308 ‘s main event Saturday saw Ilia Topuria become the first to knock out Max Holloway , the previous featherweight titleholder was in the cage. Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) said the idea to be seen next to the freshly victorious Topuria (16-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) was all his. He wanted the world to know who is the next 145-pound title challenger. “I told the UFC I wanted to go in,” Volkanovski told ESPN .
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