Volkanovski

Australian Volkanovski, the featherweight champion, entered the Octagon with Makhachev after the Russian beat Charles Oliveira in a second round submission to ...

He has good skills, good striking game but he is small for this division, I think. "I have a new target. Let's do it," the 34-year-old superstar said before shaking hands with Makhachev. READ MORE: If he wants to jump to 155 pounds, let's do this, but this weight class is not his level."

Australia is set to host one of the most tantalising UFC fights in history after Alex Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev agreed to square off for the ...

“The lightweight on the line, the pound-for-pound No. 1 on the line. [a stacked card](https://www.news.com.au/sport/ufc/ufc-returns-to-australia-with-title-fight-headlining-stacked-card/news-story/820e16da181f44dbdd2ee3bea41c7e67) that is set to feature a host of Australian fighters including Volkanovski and the likes of Rob Whittaker, Tai Tuivasa, along with rising stars Jack Della Maddalena and Jack Jenkins. Australia is set to host one of the most tantalising UFC fights in history after Alex Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev agreed to square off for the lightweight championship. Volkanovski was in attendance at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi as a back-up fighter and responded by stepping into the octagon to accept the challenge. Alex Volkanovski agrees to fight Islam Makhachev in UFC blockbuster in Australia

Following his UFC 280, Islam Makhachev explained what he hopes for his legacy to be now that Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's prophecy is complete.

But we can show people the message what Khabib said (to) Dana.” [Khabib Nurmagomedov](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/khabib-nurmagomedov) retired at 29-0. [Daniel Cormier](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/daniel-cormier) won two UFC titles and held them simultaneously prior to his retirement. We can go to the Brazil,’ but some people don’t believe. That’s why I have to go to Australia and beat this guy. “I have to be No.1 pound-for-pound champion. While not needed, Volkanovski also made an appearance in the cage during Makhachev’s post-fight interview for an impromptu staredown. But right now, I have to defend this belt many times.” 1 placeholder in the UFC rankings, featherweight champion We’re going to think about this. [UFC 280](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-280-abu-dhabi) post-fight news conference shortly after [his submission of Charles Oliveira](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/10/ufc-280-results-islam-makhachev-vs-charles-oliveira-video-submission-nurmagomedov). Now a champion in his own right, he has a specific legacy in mind.

Alex Volkanovski is ready for a "stand-up war" to prove himself as the best pound-for-pound fighter in UFC...

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The UFC has a new featherweight champion, and his name is Hasbulla Magomedov. The Russian internet sensation, who is thought to be about three feet three ...

Hasbulla and Volkanovski will be in attendance for today’s blockbuster UFC 280 pay-per-view in Abu Dhabi featuring Charles Oliveira vs. The main card, which also features a bantamweight title bout between Aljamain Sterling and T.J. Hasbulla reportedly signed with the UFC earlier this month to help promote upcoming fights and events and, judging by the reactions on social media, it’s already working.

Social media sensation Hasbulla Magomedov continued his hilarious entrance into the UFC as he 'attacked' Alexander Volkanovski for a second time.The 1.

Burger in the face, chilli in the eye. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. “The next time I see him, I’m going to fix him up. He is believed to have a genetic disorder that gives him characteristics such as stunted growth and a high voice. Bet £10 & Get £50 in Free Bets for new customers at bet365. [officially signed on with the promotion](https://talksport.com/sport/mma/1192478/hasbulla-ufc-contract-conor-mcgregor-beef/) and set to appear in Makhachev’s corner at [UFC 280](https://talksport.com/sport/mma/1198373/ufc-280-date-uk-start-time-fight-card-live-stream-tv-channel-oliveira-vs-makhachev-sterling-vs-dillashaw/) when he fights Charles Oliveira for the vacant UFC Lightweight Championship .

Alexander Volkanovski is set on becoming the first Australian to hold two UFC titles simultaneously by fighting newly-crowned lightweight champion Islam ...

This weight class is not his level.” He has good skills, good striking, but he’s small for this division, I think. “Volkanovski is tough.

Alexander Volkanovski is set on becoming the first Australian to hold two UFC titles simultaneously by fighting newly-crowned lightweight champion Islam ...

This weight class is not his level.” He has good skills, good striking, but he’s small for this division, I think. “Volkanovski is tough.

Alex Volkanovski is excited by the prospect of being an underdog when he takes on new lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.

"I have a new target. 100 per cent, I guarantee you I can." "I was leaning towards Islam. "I'm looking forward to people thinking, 'He's not going to be able to handle the power, he's going to get taken down, he's not going to be able to get back up,'" Volkanovski said. "It's definitely a challenge, I'm not going to sit here and say it's not a challenge but is it a challenge I can overcome and get through? "You ain't going to land on me like that because I don't just stand in front of you, I don't just come in straight at you," Volkanovski said.