Jorge Masvidal lately weighed in on Alexander Volkanovski’s potential matchups with Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy. Volkanovski, who regained the featherweight title with a unanimous determination victory over Diego Lopez at UFC 314 final yr, is scheduled to take the title again in opposition to Lopez at UFC 325 later this month.
This might be Alexander Volkanovski’s first title protection in his second reign. This time, he plans to defeat Lopez with no harm, after which face the undefeated Evloev or Murphy in hopes of creating a one-shot comeback. In a current interview with Ariel Helwani, ‘The Nice’ stated:
“I plan on going on the market and getting again on my toes rapidly with out taking any harm…then possibly I may do this with somebody like Moffser or Lerone Murphy.”
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Jorge Masvidal believes Alexander Volkanovski cannot get previous Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy
Former UFC BMF kingpin Jorge Masvidal believes Alexander Volkanovski cannot surpass Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev. Each undefeated high contenders are of their prime, displaying elite talent units, relentless cardio, and high-level wrestling.
Masvidal stated Volkanovski did nicely in his wrestling debut in opposition to Islam Makhachev in his UFC 284 debut, however he will not have the ability to do the identical in opposition to Evloev as a result of the 31-year-old Russian fighter has a distinct tempo. He instructed Demise Row MMA:
“I do not assume Volk will have the ability to beat both of these two. Mohsah can be too into wrestling in different methods. I do know Volk had nice wrestling outcomes in opposition to Islam, however Mohsah has a distinct tempo than Islam.”
Gunbread went on to warn the Australian UFC champion about Murphy’s vary, highlighting how explosive and harmful The Miracle will be.
“I see Murphy getting Volk proper now. Volk cannot management this man. I would be stunned if Volk may take him down and maintain him down. And on the toes, this man is for much longer, extra explosive, and will not do something silly to harm himself.”
In the long run, Masvidal opined that Volkanovski may transcend if he beats Evloev and Murphy.
“If Volk can pull off this gauntlet, he’ll be the best featherweight that has ever existed, most likely the best fighter that has ever existed. If he can beat these two guys subsequent, that is fucked up, one other stage of greatness.”
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If Volkanovski beats Lopez once more, Masvidal’s perspective could change. Beforehand, after “The Nice” suffered back-to-back KO losses to Ilya Topria and Islam Makhachev, many believed that the younger and explosive Lopez would undergo the identical destiny. However on struggle evening, the champion proved why expertise is most essential.
With an identical efficiency at UFC 325, the 37-year-old would ship a transparent warning to Evloev and Murphy, who’re subsequent in line for a title shot.
