UFC featherweight Ilia Topuria denies that he had turned down a rematch against Alexander Volkanovski.
After his incredible run as featherweight champion, Volkanovski earned the chance at revenge against Ilia Topuria. It was unclear when exactly ‘The Great’ would be fit to return to action after suffering two back-to-back knockout losses.
However, in a recent episode of his podcast, Joe Rogan claims that Volkanovski was ready to return in August, but that Topuria had turned down the fight.
“But I guess he feels like he’s the champ,” Rogan said.