UFC legend Alexander Volkanovski has reacted to Islam Makhachev being given a short notice change of opponent in the main event of UFC 311.
UFC head honcho, Dana White, has revealed exactly what Islam Makhachev said to him down the phone after Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from UFC 311.
Alexander Volkanovski credits UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for his calculated approach. Makhachev (26-1 MMA, 15-1 UFC) defends his lightweight title in a rematch vs. Arman Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA,
Islam Makhachev said he isn’t concerned with being known as the greatest lightweight of all time. He does value setting records and earning his way into the UFC Hall of Fame.
Everything you need to know about watching tonight's UFC 311, which will see Islam Makhachev defend his title against new opponent, Renato Moicano.
Islam Makhachev has candidly discussed a huge issue that he had right before setting foot inside the octagon with Alexander Volkanovksi for the first time. The pair of MMA legends put on a fight for the ages on February 12, 2023, at UFC 284 inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Can Moicano defeat all odds and become champ? Check the UFC odds series for our Makhachev-Moicano prediction and pick.
Having shared the cage with Islam Makhachev twice before, Alexander Volkanovski is predicting he will retain his title against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311.