Russian UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has no competitors in its division. ASA League fighter told Alexander Matmuratov .
On Saturday, Makhachev knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the first round in the main event of UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi and defended his lightweight championship belt. The two fighters met in Australia in February, with Makhachev winning by unanimous decision. Initially, Makhachev’s opponent for the fight in the UAE was Charles Oliveira, but the Brazilian withdrew from the fight 11 days in advance, and Volkanovski accepted the challenge on short notice.
“Islam strictly followed its battle plan. He demonstrated a low kick, then simply swung it towards his head. Well done. Volkanovski is not a gift. Yes, he accepted the fight on short notice. But no one has ever eliminated Volkanovski. Great respect for Islam. Whatever anyone says, he is a wrestler by default, but he proved here that he can also work standing up. For the moment, I don’t see Islam competing at 70 kg. There are mainly shock workers there, and there is no equal in the struggle of Islam. And in stand-up he is not inferior to many, ”Matmuratov told .
The UFC 294 tournament was broadcast live on the channel.
Matmuratov will meet his compatriot Yusuf Raisov on November 3 at the ACA 165 tournament in St. Petersburg. All ACA tournaments are broadcast live on the channel.
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