Coach Javier Mendez said that Islam Makhachev will not be able to knock out Alex Volkanovski
The coach of the Russian champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Islam Makhachev, Javier Mendez, estimated the athlete’s chances of knocking out the Australian Alexander Volkanovski in the upcoming fight. His words are quoted by the Helen Yee Sports YouTube channel.
“I’m sure he will beat Volkanovski, but not in the way that many expect. I don’t think Islam finishes the enemy. It will be a five-round war, ”said the specialist. He also expressed confidence that after winning this fight, Makhachev would remove the Australian from first place in the ranking of the best UFC fighters, regardless of weight categories.
On December 28, Volkanovski called the fight with the Russian 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, Volkanovski’s featherweight will change category, and Makhachev will defend the promotion’s lightweight championship belt for the first time.
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.
Source: Lenta
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