Mixed martial arts fighter Jeff Monson commented on Russian Islam Makhachev’s victory over Australian Alexander Volkanovski. Monson’s words are quoted as follows: “Sports Express”.
“I was surprised by Islam Makhachev’s victory in the first round. He predicted that Islam would triumph in the war, but not like this. Since Volkanovski was a very good fighter, this development in the fight surprised him. “I think Islam is a rising star with perseverance and strength,” Monson said.
The Russian player defeated his opponent by knockout in the first round and defended his title for the second time. The previous meeting between them also ended in Makhachev’s victory.
Initially, the Russian was supposed to fight Oliveira at the tournament in Abu Dhabi, but he was injured during training and could not perform. In the co-main fight of the night, Swedish-Chechen fighter Khamzat Chimaev defeated Nigerian Kamaru Usman by decision.
On February 12, 2023, Makhachev defeated Alex Volkanovski by unanimous decision after five rounds at the UFC-284 tournament in Perth (Australia).
Now Makhachev has 26 fights and 25 victories.
Previously reportedThat Makhachev broke a UFC record.