Former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal isn’t satisfied that Alexander Volkanovski might beat Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy.
In the primary occasion of UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight championship towards Diego Lopes. It marks the second time in underneath a yr that the 2 have fought for the belt, with ‘The Nice’ defeating Lopes to grow to be a two-time world champion of their first assembly.
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Ever for the reason that rematch was introduced, followers have been essential of UFC’s resolution to award Lopes one other title shot forward of contenders Lerone Murphy and Movsar Evloev. Volkanovski, in the meantime, is making an attempt to go on the market and keep centered on the duty at hand.
In a latest episode of his podcast, Jorge Masvidal grew to become the newest fighter to weigh in on Volkanovski’s future, and the way he might carry out towards the 2 aforementioned featherweights.
Masvidal’s view on Volkanovski’s future
“I don’t assume Volk beats both of these two guys to let you know the reality,” Masvidal stated on his “Demise Row MMA” podcast. “I believe Movsar might be an excessive amount of with the wrestling otherwise. I do know he did wonderful towards Islam (Makhachev) with the wrestling, Volk, in order that’s saying quite a bit.
“However I believe Movsar might discover a technique to get to his legs and make it a canine combat. He has a distinct tempo than Islam. He’s not as technical, I believe, as Islam. He’s not as savvy as Islam, however he’s bought extra of a motor than Islam. He’ll put up extra makes an attempt, and that would value you.”
“I believe Murphy vs. Volk, I additionally see Volk getting bought,” Masvidal stated. “I see Murphy proper now getting him. Volk can’t management this man. I don’t assume he’ll find a way take him down and maintain him down. I’d be shocked if he was in a position to take him down, maintain him down. I’d be totally shocked. And on the ft, this man’s means greater, longer, loopy model of putting, explosive, and nonetheless very fundamental.
“He doesn’t do dumb issues and get himself damage or put himself in hurt’s means. So I’d go along with Murphy for the title towards Volk, too. If Volk can pull this gauntlet off, biggest f*cking featherweight that ever lived, possibly fighter that ever lived, as properly. If he might beat these subsequent two dudes proper there, that’s interdimensional sh*t. One other degree of greatness.”
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