The Russian’s second fight Islam Makhachev and australian Alexa Volkanovski very relevant. The ASA heavyweight champion shared this opinion with Yevgeny Goncharov .
On Sunday night, Volkanovski defeated Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez by third-round TKO and defended the UFC featherweight belt. The Australian won the title in December 2019 and has since managed five defenses. In February of this year, Volkanovski lost to Makhachev by judges’ decision, what was at stake in this fight was the Russian lightweight belt. Earlier, it was reported that Makhachev’s next fight is set to take place on October 21 at the UFC tournament in Abu Dhabi.
– Volkanovski confirmed his class, he showed that he is a fighter of the highest level. Volkanovski won as expected. Alex always has a plan A and B for every fight. He knows how to work well in the stands, while he fights well and controls on the ground. Now he has shown all his diversity. Although Rodriguez’s third round went very well, Rodriguez fans could hope that Volkanovski was tired and wouldn’t make it. But no! Volkanovski breathes the same way in the first lap as in the fifth lap. This was evident in the fight with Makhachev. By the way, the Volkanovski-Makhachev fight is very relevant. Although the revenge of Islam with Oliveira is also interesting. For example, Islam defeats Oliveira and goes to the second fight with Volkanovski. It’s very cool! Goncharov told .
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