UFC champion Makhachev said that Volkanovski needs to recover after the defeat
Russian mixed style fighter (MMA), UFC champion Islam Makhachev gave advice to Australian Alexander Volkanovski. His words are quoted by MMA Fighting.
The athlete said that Volkanovski needs to recover from the defeat and not defend his featherweight title at the tournament in January 2024. “If he’s smart, he’ll have to rest for a couple of months because I didn’t choke him. This is a blow to the head, and the decision should be made not only by his coaches, but also by the doctor and the team,” he explained his opinion.
The fight between Makhachev and Volkanovski took place on October 21 in Abu Dhabi and became the main event of the UFC 294 tournament. The Russian athlete knocked out his opponent in the first round and defended his lightweight title for the second time.
In total, the 31-year-old Russian had 26 fights in his career, in which he won 25 victories, losing only once. The 35-year-old Volkanovski has 26 wins and 3 losses.
Source: Lenta
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