Dana white on Alexander Volkanovsky:Volkanovsky will be the contender for the Lightweight Championship, Dana White hints

UFC 280 to begin on 22nd October at Etihad Arena Stadium UAE

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Alexander Volkanovsky has been hired as the backup fighter for Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira.

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Recently, Dana White told during an interview that Alexander could be the new Contender of Lightweight.

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When Alexander Volkanowski was a lightweight contender, Dana White replied, "Well, it makes sense. It makes sense,”

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Alexander Volkanovsky is known as the best pound for pound player

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Volkanowski hasn't lost a match in the UFC yet, and he's only lost one match in MMA

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He has defended the Featherweight Championship four times in a row which is commendable

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Looking at all these things, it looks like Alexander Volkanovsky will be claiming the Light Weight Championship very soon.

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