UFC Fight Night Long Island: Alexander Volkanovski has revealed that the winner of upcoming Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez set to take place at UFC Long Island this weekend can be the next title contender. Follow UFC Fight Night Long Island Live Updates with InsideSport.IN
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As the winner of the bout will most likely take on Alexander Volkanovski, the UFC Featherweight champion is bound to keep an eye out for the main event. The Australian urged the fans to not miss out in this cracking matchup.
UFC Fight Night Long Island: Alexander Volkanovski reveals the winner of Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez can be the NEXT title contender
In a recently posted video on UFC’s Twitter, Alexander Volkanovski said:
“What’s happening guys? Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski, you know who it is, UFC featherweight champ. Hey, this weekend Ortega, Rodriguez going at it. Obviously, I have my eye on that. I think a big win for either would show that they are the No.1 contender. So, this is a massive fight for the division. So hey, you don’t wanna miss it. I ain’t missing it. I will be watching. Make sure you catch it and watch it on ABC.”
The champ will be watching Saturday’s main event VERY closely 👀
[ @AlexVolkanovski | #UFCLongIsland | Main Card 2pm ET LIVE on @ABCNetwork ] pic.twitter.com/inKbRVNJiM
— UFC (@ufc) July 14, 2022
It is safe to say that the upcoming matchup is very important for both Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez. Interestingly, both fighters are coming off a defeat in their previous bouts.
Brian Ortega lost is previous fight to Alexander Volkanovski. On the flipside, Yair Rodriguez lost his last fight to Max Holloway. It will be interesting to see which fighter will be able to get back to winning ways this weekend and potentially book a fight against the UFC Featherweight champion.
Alexander Volkanovski is coming off a dominating performance against Max Holloway in their recently held trilogy bout. It remains to be seen as to who he faces next in an attempt to further cement his legacy in the UFC.
UFC Fight Night Long Island: Alexander Volkanovski reveals the winner of Brian Ortega vs Yair Rodriguez can be the NEXT title contender
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