UFC lightweight titleholder Islam Makhachev of Russia responded to a question about a fight with UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski, which could take place on February 12 at UFC 284 tournament in Australia.
Islam Makhachev
I can go to Australia and fight Volkanovski. We're ready to set up a training camp there for a month. Now we have to think about what to do next. I'm the champion now and I have to defend my title. But in order to create a legacy, I need to become a champion in another weight class.
We would remind you that on October 22, Islam Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira by submission (arm triangle choke) in the second round at the UFC 280 tournament in Abu Dhabi.
In February 2022, Makhachev defeated Bobby Green by TKO in the first round at UFC Fight Night 202. The 30-year-old Makhachev has 23 wins and one loss under his belt.
