Islam Makhachev predicted long-term championship in the UFC
The Russian himself is not going to part with the belt.
On the night of February 12, the Russian UFC lightweight champion will defend his title in a duel with Alex Volkanovski in Perth, Australia.
While the Australian praises himself and his future victory, the Russian fighter calmly answers: “I like my belt, and I don’t plan to part with it.”
Many experts suggest that Makhachev came to the championship in the lightweight division for a long time. I agree with this opinion and the former champion of the promotion Luke Rockhold.
“Yes, there are bright fighters in the league who, nevertheless, do not stay at the top for a long time. But Makhachev's plan is not just to pass Volkanovski, but to pass everyone else in his path for many years. It seems to me that Makhachev is quite capable of following this plan, ”Rockhold suggested.