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Mike Bohn and Abbey Subhan

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 290 title defense?

(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Yair Rodriguez after UFC 290 loss?)

Alexander Volkanovski continued his dominant run as featherweight champion on Saturday when he registered his fifth title defense at UFC 290, this time against Yair Rodriguez.

Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) put on one of his most complete performances to at en route to a third-round TKO of Rodriguez in the headliner at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, once again raising questions about who could test him.

There are two clear options for Volkanovski after the win: Take on undefeated contender Ilia Topuria (14-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), or move back to lightweight for a rematch with Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC).

What makes most sense? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on Volkanovski’s future after UFC 290.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 290.

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