By News Room
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski says he hasn’t given up on facing Islam Makhachev in the lightweight division.
According to the Australian, their new fight with the Russian fighter will definitely happen, especially since the league management has a positive view on this matter.
“The UFC has already asked me what my plans are for a rematch. I said I want to fight Makhachev as soon as possible. But I have been hinted that our fight is possible in November-December 2023 at the earliest. . I can’t wait to be there,” Volkanovski explained.
Recall that in the first fight of these rivals, Islam Makhachev defeated the Australian, defending his lightweight title.
By the way, the Russian himself had already given prior consent for a rematch if the league approved this fight.
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