UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski the other day I unexpectedly received a second chance to take the belt in the lightweight division from Islam Makhacheva. The fight will take place on October 21 ...
“We were informed that Oliveira had withdrawn. I immediately agreed. Of course, there were some small negotiations. I said, “Make sure it's worth it financially.”
If anyone can beat a champion on 11 days' notice, it's me. I'm ready to shock the world. Did I rest? Yes. Have you been drinking? It happened. But it makes me feel fresher. I don't feel exhausted. Nothing puts pressure on me, all the pressure is on Islam. I just got up from the couch!” - Volkanovski said.
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