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Feeling disrespected, Chikadze slams Volkanovski for picking ‘easy’ fight against Korean Zombie

A brief exchange on social media seems to have left Giga Chikadze feeling disrespected by featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. The former kickboxing talent thinks Volkanovski could be avoiding a fight with him in light of recent events.

The Australian City Kickboxing star was expected to return and defend his belt in March against Max Holloway in a trilogy fight scheduled for UFC 272, but that bout was canceled just as soon as it was announced. Holloway reportedly re-aggravated an injury during training and was forced to withdraw, which meant Volkanovski needed a new opponent.