Alexander Volkanovski will never compete at bantamweight due to huge head, says Aljamain Sterling
While speaking with fans on social media, Aljamain Sterling claimed that the pound-for-pound #1 fighter in the world and current featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski, would never make 135lbs due to the size of his head.
Although he is still disrespected by a number of MMA supporters, 'Funk Master' is the rightful bantamweight king and has held that status since the controversial stoppage of his first fight against Petr Yan. Almost two years later, the champion has defended his throne on two occasions.
In an amusing post on social media, Aljamain Sterling dismissed any chance of facing Alexander Volkanovski in the future as he believes the star won't be able to compete at his weight class due to the size of his head.
"Do you see the head on that lad [Alexander Volkanovski]?? That guy barely makes 145 with a dome piece that big lol."
Do you see the head on that lad?? That guy barely makes 145 with a dome piece that big lol twitter.com/dsmitty23/stat…
The bantamweight division is not short of top contenders and there are multiple fighters vying for their chance to compete for UFC gold. After his win at UFC 280, Sean O'Malley has a big case to make for being next in line, but Henry Cejudo is continuing to pressure the champion to accept his bout proposal.
Although they sit on the sidelines waiting for their opportunity, the top fighters at 135lbs may have to wait longer as Aljamain Sterling is likely to take a short break from the octagon and enjoy himself over Christmas and the New Year.
Alexander Volkanovski's history of moving between weight classes
Throughout his career, Alexander Volkanovski has competed in his fair share of weight classes and has found success everywhere he has fought, despite being a smaller athlete.
Beginning his career in the sport of mixed martial arts as a welterweight, the former rugby player won three straight before suffering his first and only loss in the cage.
Before making his move to the UFC, Volkanovski had bouts at the aforementioned welterweight, lightweight, and featherweight, winning titles in each division for multiple promotions.
Having spent the majority of his life in the UFC at 145lbs, the Australian bulldozed his way up the rankings and beat some of the greatest fighters to ever step foot into the octagon. Max Holloway and Jose Aldo are the standouts among his numerous victories.
Alexander Volkanovski now finds himself being matched up against Islam Makhachev at lightweight where he has the chance to join the exclusive list of champ-champ's in the UFC.