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Francis Ngannou Proposes UFC 246 Fight With Alexander Volkov, Volkov Responds

With the news that Conor McGregor would be headlining UFC 246, it seems everyone now wants to fight on that card — Francis Ngannou included. Ngannou is coming off a first-round knockout win over Junior dos Santos in the summer which puts him at a three-fight winning streak. However, he is currently in limbo given […]

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With the news that Conor McGregor would be headlining UFC 246, it seems everyone now wants to fight on that card — Francis Ngannou included.

Ngannou is coming off a first-round knockout win over Junior dos Santos in the summer which puts him at a three-fight winning streak.

However, he is currently in limbo given the UFC’s plans of booking a trilogy fight between current heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. And so, Ngannou has been trying to land a fight in the meantime.

Alexander Volkov seems to be his next target as he called him out following the former’s win over Greg Hardy earlier this month. And “The Predator” tried his luck once again — this time, proposing it takes place at UFC 246 on January 18:

“What’s your schedule for January 18th looks like?! Let me offer you a free trip in the most entertaining city in the world ( @LasVegas ). #UFC246 @ufc#whathappensinvegas” Ngannou tweeted.

Volkov — who rarely uses Twitter — replied pretty quickly and suggested Ngannou was scared to fight him in Paris:

“How about Paris in March? Or you are too afraid to fall in front of your audience?” Volkov replied.

The UFC is notably heading to France in 2020 following the legalization of mixed martial arts. Ngannou is ideally expected to headline the show and a bout with Volkov certainly makes sense as the headliner.

Maybe Ngannou feels he’ll be able to dispatch of “Drago” in January and still have time to prepare for another fight in Paris?

When do you want to see Ngannou vs. Volkov?

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Sonnen: Mcgregor Made “Miscalculation” in Accepting Cerrone Fight

Chael Sonnen is of the belief that Conor McGregor was overlooking one crucial factor before agreeing to headline UFC 246 opposite Donald Cerrone. As is always the case when a Conor McGregor bout is announced, the MMA world is a-buzzing. This includes o…

Chael Sonnen is of the belief that Conor McGregor was overlooking one crucial factor before agreeing to headline UFC 246 opposite Donald Cerrone. As is always the case when a Conor McGregor bout is announced, the MMA world is a-buzzing. This includes one Chael P. Sonnen, who recently shared his thoughts on the UFC 246 […]

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Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone Opening Odds Revealed

It was announced on Thanksgiving Day that “The Notorious” Conor McGregor is set to make his Octagon return in the UFC 246 headliner opposite Donald Cerrone, and we now have our first numbers associated with the big event, the fighting odds. Conor McGre…

It was announced on Thanksgiving Day that “The Notorious” Conor McGregor is set to make his Octagon return in the UFC 246 headliner opposite Donald Cerrone, and we now have our first numbers associated with the big event, the fighting odds. Conor McGregor has not won a fight since November of 2016 when he outclassed […]

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BREAKING: Conor McGregor vs. Donald Cerrone Announced as UFC 246 Headliner

The speculation and teasing is over, Conor McGregor is set to make his return to competition at UFC 246 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dana White informed ESPN.com today that McGregor and Cerrone will be competing in a non-title fight at welterweight, not light…

The speculation and teasing is over, Conor McGregor is set to make his return to competition at UFC 246 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dana White informed ESPN.com today that McGregor and Cerrone will be competing in a non-title fight at welterweight, not lightweight, to take place January 18th from inside the T-Mobile Arena. This fight […]

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Claudia Gadelha vs. Alexa Grasso Slated For UFC 246

UFC 246 continues to take shape as a women’s strawweight bout between Claudia Gadelha and Alexa Grasso is in the works. That’s according to MMA Junkie, citing a person with knowledge of the booking. Gadelha has been alternating between wins and losses in her last four. However, the former title challenger is is coming off […]

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UFC 246 continues to take shape as a women’s strawweight bout between Claudia Gadelha and Alexa Grasso is in the works.

That’s according to MMA Junkie, citing a person with knowledge of the booking.

Gadelha has been alternating between wins and losses in her last four. However, the former title challenger is is coming off a victory following her unanimous decision triumph over Randa Markos back at UFC 239.

Grasso has also been alternating between wins and losses with her last outing being a controversial majority decision loss to Carla Esparza at UFC Mexico City in September. She will look to get back to winning ways against arguably her biggest name opponent yet.

News of the bout comes at the same time as MMA Junkie’s report of a featherweight matchup between Andre Fili and Sodiq Yusuff taking place on the same card.

Here’s how the card is looking as of now:

  • Maycee Barber vs. Roxanne Modafferi
  • Drew Dober vs. Nasrat Haqparast
  • Grant Dawson vs. Chas Skelly
  • Maurice Greene vs. Aleksei Oleinik
  • Claudia Gadelha vs. Alexa Grasso
  • Andrei Fili vs. Sodiq Yusuff

Official announcements for those two bouts are expected soon.

UFC 246 takes place January 18. Although there is no confirmed venue, it is expected to take place in Las Vegas.

What do you think of Gadelha vs. Grasso?

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Andre Fili vs. Sodiq Yusuff in the Works for UFC 246

UFC 246 is working on adding a featherweight bout to its bill that would feature UFC veteran Andre Fili facing off against rising prospect Sodiq Yusuff come January. UFC 246 has been reported to be scheduled for the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada …

UFC 246 is working on adding a featherweight bout to its bill that would feature UFC veteran Andre Fili facing off against rising prospect Sodiq Yusuff come January. UFC 246 has been reported to be scheduled for the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on 2018. It is also rumored to be featuring the return […]

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