UFC News: Who can become the fifth UFC double champ from Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284?: Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Featherweight titlist Alexander Volkanovski are officially onboard to lock horns at the main event of UFC 284 on February 11, 2023, in Perth, Australia. However, only Alexander Volkanovski will be in a position to become the fifth UFC double champion, after Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes, Daniel Cormier, and Henry Cejudo.
Islam Makhachev’s lightweight title will be at stake as Volkanovski would come up to 155 lbs for the fight, keeping his featherweight strap out of the scenario. Islam Makhachev grabbed the vacant lightweight title at UFC 280 by submitting former champion Charles Oliveira in round two (3:16) of a five-round clash.
The victory surged Makhachev’s position in the P4P rankings as the Dagestani fighter currently resides in the number two spot. If he successfully defends the strap against Volkanovski, not only will he become the number one ranked P4P fighter, but will also be the first fighter to defeat ‘The Great’ in the UFC.
Volkanovski has cleared the featherweight division with a run of 12 wins in the UFC so far. His long list of in-cage victims includes Max Holloway (3), Jose Aldo, Chan Sung Jung, Brian Ortega, and Chad Mendes, amongst others. He has sighted the 155 lbs division ahead and the journey will begin by going against the champion of the division.
UFC News: Who can become the fifth UFC double champ from Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 ?
Islam Makhachev, a southpaw, will have a 4” height advantage in the clash against Alexander Volkanovski, who is orthodox. However, the Australian fighter will have a 1” advantage in reach. It remains to be seen whether Makhachev takes down Volkanovski to the ground or falls under the Australian’s power punches.
How did Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski become official?
After beating Charles Oliveira at UFC 280, Islam Makhachev was asked to shed views on the number one P4P fighter, Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev tagged the featherweight champion as ‘short’ and welcomed the idea of facing him. Alexander Volkanovski was on the cage side and couldn’t resist entering the octagon.
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The two verbally exchanged some words and desired to collide in the future. The negotiations didn’t take long as the fight became official even before UFC 281 ‘Israel Adesanya vs. Alex Pereira’ hit the screens. There’s no denying that fight fans will be pleased to see two of the best fighters clash in 2023.
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