UFC News: Francis Ngannou challenges Alexander Volkov to UFC 246 fight, Russian responds

UFC heavyweight sensation Francis Ngannou has issued another challenge to rising star Alexander Volkov, calling him out for a fight at the highly awaited UFC 246 pay-per-view in January.

Francis Ngannou's last fight in the UFC

Ngannou last competed in the UFC way back at UFC on ESPN 3 when he stepped into the cage against former UFC Heavyweight Champion Junior dos Santos. Ngannou dominated the fight and knocked out JDS in the first round to mark another TKO win, following his previous victories over Curtis Blaydes and Cain Velasquez.

Ngannou calls out Volkov

Ngannou recently put out a tweet, challenging Alexander Volkov to a fight at UFC 246.

Here is what Ngannou tweeted out:

@AlexDragoVolkov 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
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) November 30, 2019

Volkov took no time in responding to the tweet, proposing a fight between the two in Paris in front of Ngannou's own audience.

Paris in March or tomorrow in a phone booth, I will fight you anywhere. Just sign the damn contract this time. Call @danawhite ASAP. https://t.co/C2iRCugoYF
— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) November 30, 2019

When is UFC 246?

UFC 246 is set to take place on the 18th of January, 2020 and the event will be headlined by the returning Conor McGregor, who is set to face Donald 'Cowboy' Cerrone.

Another fight that has been proposed for the card is Darren Till, who could face Robert Whittaker in the co-main event.