Media Alexander Volkov says he doesn't have the ability to turn down the fight vs Sergei Pavlovich

[svmr_db]

 

[Xoleth]

On the other hand, UFC gives other the ability to refuse top contenders

 

[Unheralded Truth]

"the UFC, as I understand it, received a 'yes' from Sergei Pavlovich’s team, because they replied that they would agree if I agreed"

Lmao, I bet they said the same to Sergei. Then just announced the fight, thus putting the pressure on both teams to accept.

 

[bng]

shuttle diplomacy at its finest

 

[DreyDay]

On the other hand, UFC gives other the ability to refuse top contenders

Exactly. What kind of nonsense is that

 

[Evangelion]

Exactly. What kind of nonsense is that

He literally says he had already turned down other fights and that’s why he’s In this position. Y’all dumb

 

[Conor Strickland]

 

[Rob Rain]

He literally says he had already turned down other fights and that’s why he’s In this position. Y’all dumb

Indeed. If you train with many different fighters in your weight category, isn't it inevitable that this day will come?

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

He also said that he doesn't think he won a single round sparring against Pav.

This seems like a weird lead up to this fight.

 

[usernamee]

Volkov is ranked 6
Sergei is ranked 3

He should be happy

 

[Gabe]

Well that sucks. Guess you’re just gonna have to fight him now and let us watch.

 

[RemyR]

Should be a good fight. I do think Volkov is one of those dudes who's a bit underrated.

 

[HI SCOTT NEWMAN]

Why on earth would you want to turn it down, big opportunity against the guy who last fought for the HW belt and is ranked 3, huge win for Volk if he can win, great opportunity. First big event in Saudi too, what more could you want.

 

[Wreckless]

He also said that he doesn't think he won a single round sparring against Pav.

This seems like a weird lead up to this fight.

Volkov rn

 

[markys00]

On the other hand, UFC gives other the ability to refuse top contenders

Do you just believe what anyone says? (Except Dana white, of course)

 

[JoeRowe]

He literally has the ability to say no

 

[Portland8242]

Life's rough if you don't have Dana White privilege.

 

[Portland8242]

He literally has the ability to say no

Are you able to read or interpret anything he's saying or are you just daft?

 

[Myrddin Wild]

Being pressured by a premature announcement, is not the same thing as being forced.

That said, I can understand people not wanting to fight their bros. It doesn't have to be personal though. At the highest level of Kung Fu, teh master can fight another master without malice in their heart.

 

[JoeRowe]

Are you able to read or interpret anything he's saying or are you just daft?

"I don't have the ability to refuse."

He LITERALLY does, just say no & don't sign the contract. I'm sorry you don't have ability to comprehend this.