The former Bellator MMA and M-1 Global champion will face Tai Tuivasa in the UFC 293 co-headliner on Saturday in Australia.
co-headliner on Saturday at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Still just 34 years old, Volkov owns a 10-4 record inside the Octagon and remains a fixture in the Top 10.“I will not back down from the desire to win the title,” he told Sherdog.com. “I had to take a few steps back, but it made me stronger. I understand my place in the rankings and I see a lot of strong and talented guys on the UFC roster, but it’s too early to write me off.
In Tuivasa, Volkov encounters an opponent in desperate need of a victory. The 30-year-old Australian enters the cage on the heels of back-to-back defeats. Tuivasa last appeared at UFC on ESPN 42, where he was victimized by“Tuivasa is dangerous with his heavy punches,” he said. “He is also strong mentally and has fun in his fights, but a good right hand is all he has against me. I have a lot more techniques in my arsenal. My physical condition is much better.
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