Makhachev's coach paid tribute to Volkanovski

Javier Mendez, head coach of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, spoke about the next opponent of his ward Alex Volkanovski

“This is a serious challenge, and I don't understand why anyone could think otherwise. This guy is a winner. See what he does. Watch his last fight, how he defeated Max Holloway. How can you underestimate such a fighter? It needs to be stupid. Give him credit. He is, among other things, the first number pound-for-pound. Do you think he accidentally beat everyone else? No, you need to show respect to him. At the same time, it is necessary to tune in to the fact that we will solve the puzzle that the rest were beyond the power of. I'm sure he has the same attitude. He thinks: “Okay, I’ll show them what I can do. They don't understand how good I am." This is a chess game, and the one who plays chess better, who has the best game plan, will have an advantage. This does not mean that he will win, but he will have an advantage, ”said the specialist.

Recall that this confrontation will be held on February 12 in the Australian city of Perth.