Magomed Ismailov called Islam Makhachev the favorite of the fight with Alexander Volkanovski
Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Islam Makhachev called compatriot Islam Makhachev the favorite of the fight against Australian Alexander Volkanovski. It is reported by “Match TV”.
“Volkanovski loses in size, which means it will be easier for Islam to fight. It seems to me that this is a bad challenge for Volkanovski, he will not take out the fight with Makhachev, ”Ismailov said.
Makhachev and 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 the Russian will defend the championship belt for the first time.
On the night of October 23, Makhachev defeated Brazilian Charles Oliveira in a duel at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. The 31-year-old Russian defeated his opponent with a choke hold and became the organization’s lightweight champion.
Source: Lenta
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