“Best Way to Start 2024…”: Fans Rally Behind Alexander Volkanovski After He Made His Wish of Fighting Again in January Clear While Snubbing the Islam Makhachev Fight

‘The Great’ Alex Volkanovski is considered one of the most blessed fighters on the UFC roster. Hailing from Australia, the fighter has showcased his worth in the UFC by thrashing everyone and winning the featherweight title. On top of that, the champ held the title for more than two years. Making him the longest-reigning UFC champion. However seems like the champ is not content with his achievements!

In the pursuit of securing another championship title and achieving the esteemed status of a double champion, Alex Volkanovski has left no room for ambiguity. His prior venture into the lightweight division, marked by a compelling showdown with Islam Makhachev, concluded in a defeat. Nonetheless, a recent tweet via his social media handle has seemingly rekindled the flames of ambition within the heart of this formidable Australian warrior.

Fan excitement and support for Volkanovski’s double belt quest

The 34-year-old fighter has been one of the best in the UFC roster and he has proved his mettle time and time again. His fighting prowess has even impressed the likes of Israel Adesanya and Joe Rogan. The ‘Great’ has been eyeing a double belt since he won the featherweight belt. Recently, he tweeted, “January sounds good to me” indicating that he might fight for a double belt in the future.

His call for a fight in January was just what the fans needed, as they flocked to his tweet to express their appreciation and opinions.

The response started off with a fan asking Volkanovski to fight in the UFC 296 to make the card more stacked

Another fan quotes that the Volkanovski fight will be the best thing to start the year with.

Furthermore, one of the fans acknowledged Volkanovski and encouraged him to go further

Moreover, another fan stated that the Volkanovski plan sounds good to everyone.

One of the fans again stated that this fight would be a good start to the year.

However, in the middle of all the appreciation, there’s a netizen who warned Volkanovski about Ilia Topuria

Last but not least one excited fan Stated that he couldn’t wait to see Volkanovski in action.

Based on the reactions of the fans, it is fairly clear that they are happy with Volkanovski’s decision to fight for the double belt again. His roar for being a dual-weight champion is higher than ever after his defeat against Islam Makhachev. It will be interesting to witness what the Australians have in their bags.

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Alex Volkanovski-lightweight ambitions dashed by Makhachev

The January fight will be Alex Volkanovski’s second attempt to fight in the lightweight category. Volkanovski took on Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in a bid to become a double champion. The fight was for the stacked Lightweight Title. Volkanovski had this ambition to be in the list of an elite class of fighters who have held titles of dual divisions at the same time. Despite being considered one of the top fighters in the world, Makhachev proved to be a significant challenge for Volkanovski.

In spite of delivering an exemplary display of skills, the confrontation culminated in Makhachev emerging triumphant through a unanimous verdict following a challenging five-round encounter. The judges’ assessments stood at 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46, all resolutely favoring Makhachev. Volkanovski administered a formidable challenge to the Dagestani adversary, yet it fell short of toppling him. The showdown between David and Goliath concluded with shattered aspirations. Makhachev’s exceptional prowess in the realm of wrestling and his mastery over control of time garnered profound admiration. Despite his defeat, Volkanovski’s performance earned resounding acclaim, solidifying his status as a preeminent contender within his respective divisions.

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