Champion Ilia Topuria defends his title against Max Holloway in the UFC 308 main event on Oct. 26. Volkanovski says he’s been promised the winner, but if the champion can’t make a relatively quick turnaround for UFC 312, he’s open to facing Diego Lopes for the interim title if that’s on the table.

With UFC 312 in mind, Alexander Volkanovski wants the winner of Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway or top contender Diego Lopes.

Alexander Volkanovski is supremely confident about making his mark at UFC 312 in Sydney, promising an unforgettable performance.

"In reality, he's a 155 fighter..." Champion Ilia Topuria talks Max Holloway's latest win over Justin Gaethje ahead of UFC 308.

Ilia Topuria and Max Holloway have very different impressions of how their UFC 308 main event came together. Holloway has repeatedly expressed interest in fighting Topuria, but Topuria claims his opponent didn't want to risk his newfound reputation as the UFC's BMF.

Topuria won the featherweight title by knocking out Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 298. Holloway never has been knocked out in his career, but Sonnen says that’s the only way he envisions Topuria getting his hand raised.