Aspinall also complimented Volkov, despite the ease with which he dispatched the Russian in 2022, saying: “Volkov is the tallest guy in the UFC, 6f 9in. He’s got like 45-50 pro fights, bags of ...

A member of the UFC roster since 2016, Volkov was submitted by Aspinall in 2022 but rebounded with a four-fight win streak where he finished the first three opponents he faced during that run.

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But in the fight, it could go any way." Volkov faced Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1 UFC) in the UFC Fight Night 204 headliner in March 2022, losing by first-round submission.

Alexander Volkov and Ciryl Gane will be the primary candidates in line to challenge Aspinall. However, a new challenger emerged soon after Aspinall was crowned champion.

“We’re hopeful,” Almeida told MMA Fighting. “In fact, I’m the only guy in the division asking to fight Tom Aspinall. If you look at it, Volkov doesn’t ask for it.

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Alexander Volkov may be another option. Aspinall has already beaten him, securing a first-round submission win in 2022. Since that loss, Volkov has secured wins over Tai Tuivasa and Sergei Pavlovich.

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