Russian Islam Makhachev called himself the best MMA fighter, regardless of weight categories
The Russian champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Islam Makhachev named the best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, regardless of weight categories. His words are given on the YouTube channel MMA Crazy.
“Yes, [австралиец Александр] Volkanovski is the best fighter right now, according to the ratings. But I know that I am the best fighter in MMA, ”Makhachev said. He noted that he has a full range of skills: striking, wrestling and grappling.
Makhachev and Volkanovski will fight on the night of February 12. The fight will take place at lightweight. Thus, the featherweight champion Volkanovski, who currently leads the ranking of the best UFC fighters, will change the category, and Makhachev will defend the championship title won in October for the first time.
In his professional career, Makhachev suffered one defeat and won 23 victories. Volkanovski has 25 wins and one loss.
Source: Lenta
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