Former UFC fighter Chael Sonnen said: Alexander Volkanovski must give up his UFC featherweight title if the Aussie wants to win Islam Makhachev on the other hand.
In February, Volkanovski lost to Makhachev by decision at UFC 284.
– If Volkanovski goes to the next weight class, then he has to move away from his belt. This must be done for several reasons. First, let guys like Ilya Topuria try to get it. And second, I think that’s why he couldn’t defeat Islam.
This fight was very close, but after the fight Volkanovski still woke up in champion status. In such a situation, it is difficult to feel this drive. You have to cut ties to some extent. I think it was a mistake, and he should not repeat it, — quotes the words of Sonnen MiddleEasy.
Makhachev has 24 wins with one loss.
Volkanovski defeated Mexico’s Yair Rodriguez by TKO last week to retain the UFC featherweight belt. The Australian won the title in 2019 and has since managed five defenses.
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