Javier Mendez, head coach of lightweight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion Islam Makhachev, on his YouTube channel jibber with jaber He talked about a possible revenge of the Russians against the Australian fighter Alexander Volkanovsky.
“We’re not afraid of anything. If the UFC organizes this fight, it will. It will happen with good intentions from both sides. Volkanovski’s team will be interested in a rematch, I hope the UFC makes it a big event,” Mendes said.
On February 12, Makhachev defeated Volkanovski by unanimous decision after five rounds at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia. This fight was a defense of the previously won title. This victory for the Russian took the 24th place in his professional career with a loss. Prior to that, he won the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira.
formerly Mendes saidThat Mahachev had a hard time with Khabib Nurmagomedov leaving the MMA industry.