Makhachev and Volkanovski agreed to rematch in Abu Dhabi after the fight at UFC 284
The details of the conversation between the Russian mixed martial arts fighter (MMA) Islam Makhachev and the Australian Alexander Volkanovski after the fight became known. The footage appeared on Volkanovski’s YouTube channel.
The athletes met at the UFC 284 tournament in Perth, after which they agreed on a rematch. During a photo shoot after the fight, the Australian offered to hold the next fight in the UAE, to which the Russian agreed. “Perhaps in Abu Dhabi. You deserved the fight in Abu Dhabi. It’s my turn to be booed,” Volkanovski added.
On February 12, Makhachev defeated Volkanovski by unanimous decision. He defended his UFC Lightweight Championship for the first time. The Sports Grail reported that the Russian will receive $ 1.192 million for this fight.
In total, in his professional career, Makhachev won 24 victories and suffered one defeat. He is ranked second in the ranking of the best fighters in the UFC. Volkanovski has 25 wins and two losses.
Source: Lenta
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