Watch Alexander Volkanovski send Chad Mendes into retirement (UFC 245 fight video)
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A victory over former champion Jose Aldo in his last fight propelled Alexander Volkanovski into the No. 1 challenger position for his next bout. But it was the fight right before Aldo that really made everyone stand up and take notice of 31-year-old Australian.
In a Fight of the Night performance at UFC 232, Volkanovski sent former title contender Chad Mendes into retirement courtesy of a second round TKO stoppage.
Ahead of Volkanovski’s shot at UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway at UFC 245, take a look back at his outstanding performance against Mendes.
This article first appeared at News – MMAWeekly.com
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