Makhachev’s trainer – about the fight with Volkanovski: “A five-round war is approaching”

Down-the-line.com/MMA. Javier Mendez, trainer of Russian UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, admitted he was not counting on his ward’s quick victory in a duel with Australian Alex Volkanovski. Their fight will take place at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia).

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“I expect Islam Makhachev to eventually become the best fighter in the UFC at any weight class. And that will happen after he defeats Alex. That’s what I’m expecting. wait. I don’t like it. There’s a five-round war coming,” Mendes said in an interview with Helen Yee Sports’ YouTube channel.

Makhachev will have to defend the championship belt for the first time in his career.