UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev said he hoped to have the Pole Mateusz Gamrot as his opponent and not the Australian. Alexandra Volkanovski After Charles Oliveira withdrew from the fight against the Russians.
Earlier it became known that Oliveira would not be able to participate in the fight, as he received a cut and the Brazilian would be replaced by Volkanovski. The title fight will take place at UFC 294 on October 21 in Abu Dhabi.
“I woke up and after morning prayer I saw a message from the manager that my opponent had withdrawn. I said, “Find someone.” »I want to fight in Abu Dhabi, I had three months of intensive training, I almost gained weight.
I thought they would give me Gamrot, but when I found out Volkanovski it wasn’t a big surprise because he wouldn’t lose anything. He’s not putting the belt on the line, he’ll win money, that’s all.
It’s hard to choose someone in 10 days. I heard they called (Justin) Gaethje, but he said he couldn’t make the weight in 10 days. We didn’t have many options. I am the best in the world. When the UFC calls me and offers me someone as an opponent, I sign the contract.
Honestly, I’m happy. After our last fight, many questions arose, all the answers will be given in Abu Dhabi,” Makhachev said in an interview with journalist Aaron Bronsteter.
Makhachev has already met Volkanovski. At UFC 284 in February 2023, the Russian won by unanimous decision.
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