Islam Makhachev called good standing skills and endurance Volkanovski’s strengths
Russian mixed martial artist (MMA) Islam Makhachev called the strengths of his closest rival Alexander Volkanovski. It is reported by “Match TV”.
“He has good standing skills, I have to take into account his pressure, his endurance and choose the right plan for the fight,” Makhachev said. He added that the fact that the fight will take place in his homeland can play in favor of the Australian. According to the Russian, the reaction of the public can mislead the judges.
Athletes will meet on the night of February 12. The fight will take place at lightweight. Thus, the champion of the featherweight division Volkanovski, who currently leads the ranking of the best fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), will change the category, and Makhachev will defend the champion title for the first time.
On October 23, Makhachev defeated Brazilian Charles Oliveira in a duel at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. The 31-year-old Russian defeated his opponent by choke and became the organization’s lightweight champion.
Source: Lenta
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