Makhachev: I didn't ask for $1 million to fight dos Anjos

Dmitriy Kel March 8, 2022, 2:47 a.m.

Top Russian lightweight UFC Islam Makhachev denied the information that he asked for $1 million for the duel with the ex-champion Rafael Dos Anjos.

“I wanted to help the UFC, to do it for the fans, because it was a big numbered tournament. I voiced a small condition, but the management refused. But I definitely didn't ask for one million. one hundred%.

I did not refuse the fight with dos Anjos. I don't know why White said that, but it's okay. He can say whatever he wants - it's okay. In any case, I will fight all these guys because I will become a champion and clear the division, ”Makhachev said in an interview with ESPN.

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Recall that at UFC 272, Dos Anjos was supposed to fight with Rafael Fiziev, but the representative of Kyrgyzstan dropped out due to a positive test for coronavirus. As a result, the Brazilian met with compatriot Renato Moicano and won by unanimous decision.

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