UFC fighter Volkanovski said that the fight with Makhachev is a special challenge
Australian mixed-style fighter (MMA) Alexander Volkanovski spoke about the upcoming fight with Russian Islam Makhachev. His words are quoted by MMA Fighting.
Volkanovski, who is the best fighter in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), regardless of weight categories, said that the duel with Makhachev is a special challenge. “Not just because I can get a second belt. It is also important who I deal with in the process, ”he said.
Makhachev and Volkanovski will fight at UFC 284. The lightweight fight will take place in Australia on the night of February 12, 2023. Thus, featherweight Volkanovski will change category, and Makhachev will defend the lightweight championship belt for the first time.
On October 23, Makhachev defeated the Brazilian Charles Oliveira at the UFC 280 tournament. The 31-year-old Russian won by choke and became the champion of the organization.
In total, Makhachev had 24 fights in his career, in which he suffered one defeat and won 23 victories. Volkanovski has 25 wins and one loss.
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