Alexander Volkanovski reacts to O’Malley’s UFC 299 callout of Topuria

If Sean O’Malley desires to fight Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski says he higher do it quickly.

Bantamweight champion O’Malley (18-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) called out featherweight champion Topuria (15-0 MMA, 7-0 UFC) after putting on a lopsided beating on Marlon Vera Saturday within the UFC 299 headliner.

With Volkanovski (26-4 MMA, 13-3 UFC) trying to get an instantaneous rematch against Topuria, who dethroned him by knockout at UFC 298, the previous champion warns O’Malley that he won’t get his wish if he waits.

“He called out Ilia,” Volkanovski said on his YouTube channel. “Look, unless you fight Ilia anytime soon, if yous can do a turnaround anytime soon, I assume you’ll be able to have him. I’m having slightly rest, but I’m fighting him later within the yr, or each time that’s.

“I do know I’m fighting for the title next. So in case you are going to attempt to squeeze that in, it higher be soon because I’m next. There’s your little window, in case you want it. Sean, congratulations in your victory, impressive.”

A fast turnaround can be highly unlikely for O’Malley, who was sporting a solid on his hand and foot after the fight. UFC CEO Dana White dismissed the thought of O’Malley vs. Topuria next, and so did Topuria himself, who suggested O’Malley fight Merab Dvalishvili first.