UFC legend Alexander Volkanovski has reacted to Islam Makhachev being given a short notice change of opponent in the main event of UFC 311.
Islam Makhachev has candidly discussed a huge issue that he had right before setting foot inside the octagon with Alexander Volkanovksi for the first time. The pair of MMA legends put on a fight for the ages on February 12, 2023, at UFC 284 inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Having shared the cage with Islam Makhachev twice before, Alexander Volkanovski is predicting he will retain his title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311.
Alexander Volkanovski credits UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for his calculated approach. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch vs. Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA,
Ilia Topuria refusing to fight, citing his need for six months to make weight, Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 313 left Dan Hooker bewildered. The UFC revealed over the weekend that Hooker would lock
Islam Makhachev easily ran through Renato Moicano with a first-round D'arce choke submission at UFC 311, defending his lightweight title for the fourth time. Is
Q. Who won Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 1? - + A. Islam Makhahcev defended his UFC lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski via a controversial unanimous decision at UFC 284.
Islam Makhachev has established himself as one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC's lightweight division. Known for his strong ground game, his fighting style has changed over the years.
Islam Makhachev has been rumored to cut an enormous amount of weight to make the 155-pound lightweight championship limit.
Daniel Cormier would like to see Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan rebooked after UFC 311. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA, 9-2 UFC) withdrew from his title fight against lightweight champion Makhachev (27-1 MMA,
Despite Arman Tsarukyan pulling out of UFC 311, Daniel Cormier still believes the rising lightweight deserves a fight with Islam Makhachev.