Steve Garcia Sets Sights on UFC Champion Alexander Volkanovski
Steve Garcia aims to dethrone and retire Alexander Volkanovski
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Steve Garcia, with a seven-fight winning streak, is determined to challenge UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski after his upcoming fight against Diego Lopes at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington, D.C. Garcia believes Volkanovski is no longer at his peak and aims to retire him if victorious.
- 01Steve Garcia has a seven-fight winning streak and aims to challenge Alexander Volkanovski.
- 02Garcia's next fight is against Diego Lopes at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington, D.C.
- 03He believes Volkanovski is no longer the fighter he once was.
- 04Garcia is confident he can defeat Volkanovski if given the opportunity.
- 05Volkanovski has only lost to top fighters Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.
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Steve Garcia (19-5 MMA, 8-2 UFC) is on a seven-fight winning streak and is eager to challenge UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (25-3 MMA) after his upcoming bout against Diego Lopes (27-8 MMA, 6-3 UFC) at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington, D.C. Garcia expressed his ambition to claim the championship title, stating, "Give me that strap, that's what I want." He believes that Volkanovski is no longer the formidable fighter he once was, saying, "He's not the Volk of old," and is confident he can defeat him if given the chance. Volkanovski is coming off a significant victory against Lopes at UFC 325, but Garcia is focused on his immediate challenge, emphasizing the importance of not underestimating Lopes. Should Garcia win, he aims to retire Volkanovski, adding a competitive edge to their potential matchup.
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A victory for Steve Garcia could significantly elevate his status in the UFC and set up a high-profile title fight against Volkanovski, impacting fans and fighters alike.
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