One outstanding coach believes Alexander Volkanovski is in a tough place forward of UFC 325.
UFC CEO Dana White introduced the large battle information on Thanksgiving. White revealed that the primary occasion of UFC 324 can be an interim light-weight title battle between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. It was additionally revealed that Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight title towards Diego Lopez in a rematch at UFC 325.
Lots has been stated concerning the Volkanovski vs. Lopez 2 reserving. Many really feel that different candidates, similar to Mokhsar Evolev and Lerone Murphy, are extra deserving of the title. In an interview with MMAJunkie.com, longtime coach and analyst Din Thomas defined why Volkanovski is in a tricky spot proper now.
“I believe Volk is in a no-win scenario right here,” Thomas stated in an interview. “In a manner, he is in a no-win scenario as a result of if he wins, it is like, ‘Hey, you simply beat this man final yr, and there are two different guys who deserve it greater than he does.’
Thomas then revealed who he felt ought to have gotten the title shot ultimately.
“I do know who I believe deserves a shot on the title: Lerone Murphy,” Thomas stated. “To me, Lerone Murphy deserves a shot on the title. He is completed every part the UFC has requested him to do, however he does not scream leisure. That is what Diego Lopez does.”
Actually, Murphy has had some attention-grabbing leads to latest matches. He knocked out Aaron Pico with a spinning again elbow in August. Nevertheless, Lopez has been extra constant when it comes to efficiency worthy of bonuses. Critics of the rematch between Volkanovski and Lopez level to the truth that the primary matchup wasn’t shut.
It stays to be seen what’s going to occur subsequent for Murphy and Evolev, however we’ll maintain you up to date at BJPenn.com.
