Volkanovski called Makhachev's main weapon in the octagon

Australian UFC featherweight champion Alexa Volkanovski has named the biggest danger in his closest rival, Islam Makhachev, from whom he will try to take away the lightweight division title on February 12.

“The main weapon of Islam is not even takedowns and submissions, but the ability to control people on earth. His Dagestan wrestling is the worst on the mat. We need to deprive him of control,” explained the Australian.

To prepare in this direction, Volkanovski even hired two "cool" specialists - wrestler Frank Hickman and jiu-jitsu champion Craig Jones.

Makhachev himself reacted coolly to this news: “I remember that Oliveira had exactly the same plan. So, Alex is waiting for the same.