The best UFC fighter Alexander Volkanovski said he was really looking forward to the fight with Islam Makhachev
Australian mixed martial arts fighter (MMA) Alexander Volkanovski asked the Russian champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Islam Makhachev. His words lead YouTube channel Daniel Cormier Clips.
“I feel nothing but respect for Islam. Promise me you won’t fail the weigh-in and stay healthy. And then we’ll dance, ”Volkanovski said. He added that he was looking forward to this fight.
On February 8, Makhachev spoke about what the duel with Volkanovski means to him. “I will fight for something new – the right to be called the best fighter in the world, regardless of weight categories. I think it’s the best. This is not just protection, ”said the athlete.
Athletes will meet 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 champion title 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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