Former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has surprisingly thrown his name in the hat to possibly step in on short notice and feature in the UFC 303 main event. The scheduled UFC 303 main event between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler on International Fight Week is seemingly in jeopardy after the Dublin press conference was postponed.
Is Volkanovski Going To Replace Michael Chandler To Fight Conor McGregor?
Volkanovski, who previously stated he would step in on short notice to fight Conor McGregor, has now made it clear that he would step up to fight anyone, as long as it’s a big fight. He mentioned, “You’re hearing all these whispers, ‘What’s going on with Conor McGregor?’ and whatnot. Maybe they need a late notice replacement again, so I’m always keen to throw my hand up”.
Alexander Volkanovski says he's "always keen to throw his hand up" in regards to stepping in on short notice to save #UFC303 🙋♂️👀
"You're hearing all these whispers, what's going on with Conor McGregor and what not…
Maybe they need a late notice replacement again, so I'm… pic.twitter.com/iOCXgtqcLl
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) June 5, 2024
Despite his recent loss at UFC 298, where he lost his featherweight strap to Ilia Topuria, Volkanovski is ready to embrace the role of the last-minute savior for UFC 303. He expressed interest in fighting Michael Chandler on late notice, emphasizing that he’d be open to it if it’s a big fight .
As fans eagerly await the resolution of the Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway matchup, Volkanovski’s willingness to step in could add an exciting twist to the UFC 303 card. Whether he gets the opportunity remains to be seen, but his readiness to save the day showcases his commitment to the sport and the fans.
In the meantime, the MMA community speculates about potential matchups, including a fantasy “BMF” title fight between Max Holloway and Michael Chandler if Conor McGregor withdraws from the main event. Regardless of the outcome, Volkanovski’s bold stance has certainly caught the attention of fight fans worldwide.
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