UFC Australian Featherweight Champion Alex Volkanovski will not face Russia Islam Makhachev who is an uncomfortable opponent for him, considers the Russian mixed-style fighter Alexei Kunchenko .
The UFC 284 tournament with the participation of fighters will take place on February 12 in Perth, Australia. The 31-year-old Russian lightweight has 23 wins and one loss. Volkanovski has 25 wins and one loss. For the sake of the fight, the Australian changed weight classes.
“I think Makhachev will take care of him. Everyone thinks it won’t be easy. But Volkanovski has never met someone like him. Islam has a good wrestling, a good physique. If he catches and translates, he will tie the opponent well. Also, Volkanovski is shorter, it will be difficult for him. It’s a five-round fight. I think Volkanovski won’t take him out.
Even though he works with serious fighters, regardless of his preparation, Makhachev is an uncomfortable opponent for him. The fight is inevitable, they have such a school. There is a knock, but if there is an opportunity, Islam will translate. He will try for a moment to cling to the cage. It makes no sense to switch to the feet, so Makhachev will squeeze and clinch.
Alex is explosive, constantly moving on his feet. To stop it, you need to constantly squeeze. Most likely, Islam will try to finish the fight on the field, suffocating or painful, – Kunchenko told the “Championship”.
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