Russian UFC fighter Islam Makhachev said in recent fights he felt more confident in the octagon.
Saturday February 11 in Perth, Australia, Makhachev, 31 (23 wins, 1 loss in MMA) will make his first defense of the lightweight belt with Australian Alexander Volkanovski (25-1). For this fight, featherweight champion Volkanovski will move up to the lightweight division from 65.8kg to 70.3kg.
– Now I fight more often, when there are loud fights in a row, it’s like stepping into a cage at your place. Previously, the feeling in the cage was constantly new. In recent fights, I noticed that you go out and think: you feel the same,” Makhachev said on .
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