O'Malley: If Volkanovski doesn't beat Makhachev, I don't even know who can

Top American UFC bantamweight Sean O'Malley expressed the opinion that the promotion's featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will become a more difficult test for the title holder in the lightweight division Islam Makhachevthan everyone assumes.

The meeting of these fighters, at stake which will be the belt of the Russian, will be held on February 12 at the UFC 284 tournament in Perth, Australia.

“Recently, I reviewed the fight between Makhachev and Oliveira. I was very impressed with Islam's blow. These Dagestanis have excellent shots. They are known for their grappling, but they can also throw great in the standing position.

Makhachev will be hard to beat. I have a feeling that Volkanovski will be a more difficult test for Islam than everyone thinks. Alex might even win. If he can't do it, then I don't even know who can. It is difficult to predict this fight, but Islam is fine, because he was able to finish Charles, ”said the American in an interview with YouTube channel Helen Yee.