Nicknamed ‘The Great’, Alexander Volkanovski made a triumphant comeback as the featherweight division’s undisputed champion at UFC 290. The 34-year-old re-established his status with a technical knockout victory over Yair Rodriguez on Saturday night.
Meanwhile, his sensational win crossed the boundaries of the MMA world. Volkanovski was also greeted by an NBA champion, who came to show his support to the Australian.
Alexander Volkanovski gets greeted by 2023 NBA champion
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In his most recent UFC battle, Alexander Volkanovski once again demonstrated his talent as an outstanding fighter. Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title for the fifth time while maintaining his perfect UFC record at 145 pounds.
Despite taking on the interim champion, Yair Rodriguez, Volkanovski demonstrated his superiority by putting an end to the fight in the third round. The former was unable to endure the onslaught due to his relentless pressure, early takedowns, and powerful attacks.
Meanwhile, the world of NBA and MMA collided as 2023 NBA champion Jamal Murray and Volkanovski walked into the UFC Arena together, engaged in conversation.
Volk walking into the arena with Jamal Murray. 🔥
(via @ufc)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 9, 2023
Denver Nuggets point guard Murray was a crucial piece for his team’s championship run in 2023. The 26-year-old player entered the arena with the Australian champion to root for him before the event began.
While some might find Murray’s presence at the event odd, he has previously displayed his interest in UFC, taking a crash course in MMA from Volk himself. Furthermore, Muray was also featured on UFC’s social media accounts, where he threw his support for his UFC buddy.
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Unbeknownst to many, the featherweight champion is also a fan of the Denver Nuggets and rooted for the team when they won their first championship in 47 years in the 2023 NBA finals.
But how do the fans feel about the two champions’ latest meeting?
Fans react to the duo of Jamal Murray and Alexander Volkanovski
Fans had mixed reactions to the duo meeting. While many were happy to see them together, a few found it strange. Many took to Twitter to share their thoughts on it.
A fan ushered his praise for Murray while commenting, “volk next to the best pg in nba.”
volk next to the best pg in nba
— Storm Soppe (@StormSoppe3) July 9, 2023
Other reactions include:
Murray doing side quests
— Alan (@alan_sneider66) July 9, 2023
Champ things
— 🚗Los (@MorenoCharlie) July 9, 2023
That’s NBA Champion Jamal Murray
— WH (@huber_will) July 9, 2023
Best PG in the NBA and best fighter in the UFC https://t.co/XqISEyLWGv
— seth7171 (@SethTrezise) July 9, 2023
One user considered Murray as Volk’s new lucky charm.
as soon as i seen murray walking in with him i knew volk gonna win tonight https://t.co/N9JLsd2U4a
— Zava (@Zavathegoat) July 9, 2023
Some found it random.
What a random combo
— Stephen Naismith (@boshnotz1) July 9, 2023
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It's always insane how tall NBA guards look around normal ppl. 😂 https://t.co/vW9hnObGsY
— 🇩🇴 T16 🇩🇴 (@Trickyy16) July 9, 2023
https://twitter.com/vlatkofan4l/status/1677868040959180801?s=20
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