UFC Russian Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev – fighting favorite Alexandra Volkanovski however, Aussie’s chances will increase if fight lasts 4-5 rounds, says AMC Fight Nights manager Kamil Hajiyev .
Makhachev (23 wins, 1 loss in MMA) will make his first lightweight title defense against Volkanovski (25-1) at UFC 284 on February 11 in Perth, Australia. For this fight, featherweight champion Volkanovski will move up to the lightweight division from 65.8kg to 70.3kg.
– Islam is clearly a favorite, there are many reasons – these are dimensions, technical skills, etc. But there are two aspects that I would pay attention to. I think Islam has also converted. First of all. The battle is taking place in the land of Volkanovski, that is, Islam is gone. Second. If the fight drags on, Alex can get an advantage in the fourth or fifth round, this guy has experience in long fights,” Gadzhiev said on “All for the Match!” on the channel.
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