Makhachev: I am the best fighter regardless of weight class and I need a real contender, not a fake one

Marina Magomedova
12 Feb 2023
11:15
Makhachev: I am the best fighter regardless of weight class and I need a real contender, not a fake one

UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev commented on his victory over Alex Volkanovski at the UFC 284 tournament, which took place on February 12 in Australia.

Islam Makhachev at press conference for UFC 284
Whether you like it or not, I'm the best fighter in the world regardless of weight class. I need a real contender, not a fake one. I'm ready to fight any opponent.

Recall, Makhachev won by unanimous decision of the judges.

Makhachev, 31, had previously appeared in the Octagon in October 2022, at UFC 280, defeating Charles Oliveira by a choking hold in the second round. He has 24 wins and one loss under his belt.

Nate Diaz: Makhachev got his ass kicked at UFC 284
Nate Diaz: Makhachev got his ass kicked at UFC 284
Volkanovski hadn't lost in almost 10 years before meeting Makhachev
Volkanovski hadn't lost in almost 10 years before meeting Makhachev
Results of the UFC 284 tournament: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Results of the UFC 284 tournament: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
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