Former UFC champion Rockhold said that Islam Makhachev will become the best fighter of the promotion for a long time
The former champion of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC), American Luke Rockhold, predicted the Russian Islam Makhachev for a long lead time in the promotion. His words are quoted by the Helen Yee Sports YouTube channel.
“Yes, of course, there are fighters who have a chance at lucky punch. But Makhachev should just stick to his plan and get through [Александра] Volkanovski,” added Rockhold. He expressed doubt that there are fighters in the UFC who can compete with the Russian.
Makhachev and Australian Alexander Volkanovski will fight on the night of February 12 in Australia. The fight will take place at lightweight. Thus, featherweight Volkanovski, who currently leads the ranking of the best UFC fighters, will change the category, and Makhachev will defend the championship belt for the first time.
On the night of October 23, Makhachev defeated Brazilian Charles Oliveira in a fight at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. The 31-year-old Russian defeated his opponent by choke and became the organization’s lightweight champion.
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