Written by Adarsh Kumar Gupta
Islam Makhachev had overpowered Alexander Volkanovski in UFC 284 headliner at RAC Area in Australia earlier this month. Within the intently fought match, Makhachev gained by unanimous choice securing 48-47, 49-46 and 48-47 in whole from the three judges after the tip of all 5 rounds. In the meantime, Volkanovski was shocked with the outcome and had expressed his need for a re-match. Since then followers have been eagerly ready to know whether or not one other match between the 2 superstars may occur.
Volkanovski had nevertheless acquired a comfort as he retained his World No.1 rank in males’s pound-for-pound rating as displayed on the UFC web site. Amidst fan’s expectations, Makhachev took to Twitter on Wednesday and posted “Who’s subsequent?”. This open callout for any rival to face him within the ring has dampened the spirits of followers because it means Volkanovski won’t lock horns with the Dagestan native any sooner.
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Earlier, in an interview uploaded by Purple Nook MMA, Makhachev had clarified that did not have any particular choice for opponents and was able to combat anybody, together with Volkanovski.
“I am not going to attend for anyone or name anyone out. I will be prepared as quickly because the UFC offers me an opponent. Irrespective of if it is the rematch or one other light-weight contender,” the 31-year-old had stated.
Curiously, after the bout in opposition to Makhachev, the featherweight champion had expressed his need to compete in opposition to the Light-weight celebrity in one other match very quickly.
“Simply watched the combat, I undoubtedly assume I gained 2,3 and 5. Stunned I didn’t get my hand raised! Let’s do the rematch, wherever, anytime!,” Volkanovski had tweeted.
In the meantime, there’s a excessive risk Volkanovski that can return to featherweight to unify his championship in opposition to Yair Rodriguez.