Alexander Volkanovski Laughs at UFC’s ‘Over 35 Curse’ Previous to UFC 298

Alexander Volkanovski will interact in some critical enterprise when he steps contained in the Octagon to defend his featherweight title at UFC 298 on Saturday, Feb. 17, in Anaheim, CA, however in relation to the statistical “curse” of fighters who’re over 35, the Australian has struck again with a hilarious skit for Sports activities Guess, and he’s earned numerous new followers within the course of.

Is Alexander Volkanovski too previous for the UFC?

Statistically, the chances are towards 35-year-old Volkanovski. The Unbiased stories that if you happen to tallied up all of the previous UFC title fights from each division for each women and men, the mixed defence file for these over 35 stands at 4 wins, 33 losses, and 1 draw. These stats have been bettering in recent times, nevertheless. Earlier than 2017, nobody over 35 had defended a title.

Within the years since, Tyron Woodley, Raquel Pennington, and Amanda Nunes have bucked the development. In the primary occasion of UFC 298, Volkanovski hopes to affix this elite group when he battles the unbeaten Llia Topuria, who’s 27 years of age. Nonetheless, if Volkanovski is rattled by the “curse,” he’s actually not exhibiting it. The champ took to social media within the run as much as the battle with this hilarious skit, made with Sportsbet.com.au, to snort within the face of his critics.

Alex Volkanovski Says He’s Not Too Outdated for the UFC In Hilarious Trend

“They’ll make a headline out of something as of late, uh?” questions the featherweight champion in a video launched to show that he’s self-confident sufficient to poke his personal enjoyable at being over 35. The fighter is seen studying a newspaper, full with flat cap and glasses. He additionally takes up gardening and will get right into a petty dispute together with his neighbor. “Run again to your foolish little hexagon,” shouts the disgruntled girl.

“I’ve let the Sports activities Guess crew in, to show I’m simply as helpful as these whipper snaps,” explains Volkanovski, ensuring that the manufacturing group removes their sneakers earlier than getting into his home. As a substitute of exhibiting the crew his agility or pace in coaching, the person from Wollongong opts to cut greens as a substitute and, at one level, he’s nearly caught up in a telephone rip-off. However if you happen to had been nervous that he’s not taking issues significantly sufficient, you might be relieved to see Volkanovski testing his opponent on his trusty VHS. Nicely, till that’s till it reaches the purpose the place he’s unintentionally recorded King Charles’ coronation over the battle footage. “I nonetheless don’t get these sizzling takes on my age although,” laments Volkanovski. “I’ll nonetheless battle anybody, wherever, anytime. Perhaps not in tomato season or after 11pm.” he qualifies.

For anybody questioning how the champ is coping with ageism on social media (or MSM), you’ll be happy to know that he can write these ‘scallywags’ a scorching rebuttal on his typewriter. After all, Volkanovski is basically in coaching camp, preparing for the battle of his life, however we salute his humorousness and in relation to making us snort, he’s already a winner!