“…Thank You for Your Input but No” – Dana White Brutally Shuts Down the Rumors Around Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Fight Against Ilia Topuria

In the world of mixed martial arts, Dana White’s name has become synonymous with thrilling matchups that have left fans around the globe on the edge of their seats. His visionary approach to crafting groundbreaking fights, like the epic showdown between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr., has propelled the UFC to unprecedented heights.

In a recent press conference following the Dana White Contender Series, White found himself faced with a surprising proposition from a fan. The suggestion involved a fight card that could potentially feature two Georgian champions in one extraordinary night of UFC action!

Dana White shuts down fan suggestion for an interesting fight card

At the press conference, a reporter asked Dana White about a fan’s intriguing fight card idea. The proposal involved a main event featuring Alexander Volkanovski vs. Ilia Topuria with Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili as the co-main event, aiming to potentially crown two Georgian champions if they both win their matchups.

Dana White responded straightforwardly, questioning the timing of the suggested fight card, and mentioned that the UFC had fights scheduled through February and plans for March and April. He inquired specifically about the proposed main event.

The reporter clarified that they were referring to the proposed main event of Volkanovski vs. Topuria. White’s response left no room for ambiguity, “Okay, no. We don’t have any of those no. Who suggested this? A fan? Well thank you for your input but no. We don’t have any of those yet.”

Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, most recently faced Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290. His next opponent is still undecided, but there have been rumblings that he would like to fight again soon.

When will ‘The Great’ step into the Octagon again?

The bout against Yair Rodriguez was anticipated as a stern test for Volkanovski, facing a youthful and ambitious contender. However, the champion displayed his caliber when he triumphed in the third round, catching Rodriguez with a right hook and finishing him with ground strikes. This fight followed his unsuccessful attempt to secure a second belt in the lightweight division, where he fell short against Islam Makhachev.

During an interview backstage at UFC 293, Volkanovski expressed his desire to stay active, remarking, “You got the Ilia fight that’s always going to be there. You got that rematch that I want (vs. Makhachev). I want to be active. Obviously, Islam and Charles (Oliveira) are going at it soon, so I don’t want to be waiting around. So, I’ll do early next year, I think.” While expressing his willingness to fight early next year, he acknowledged the packed schedule due to several champions needing bouts and regretted not securing a fight in the current year.

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In the dynamic landscape of the UFC, where fan suggestions can spark conversations and decisions at the highest levels, the prospect of a Volkanovski vs. Topuria showdown remains uncertain. Do you think the fan suggestion would make for a good fight card and are you interested in watching it? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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