UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski welcomes all of the doubters heading into his upcoming bout towards Islam Makhachev.
On February 11 Volkanovski has the chance to attain a legacy-defining feat, as he goals to develop into UFC champion in two separate weight courses concurrently, or ‘double-champ’ standing.
To do that although, he should undergo Makhachev, who has appeared nearly unbeatable as of late, solely actually placing a foot flawed in his one and solely profession loss again in 2015. Now although, seven years on and 11 wins later, Makhachev holds the 155lb title after dominating Charles Oliveira again in October.
Alexander Volkanovski is aware of the danger
Within the lead-up to the combat, Volkanovski is underneath no phantasm concerning the take a look at that he’s about to endure. Nonetheless, the underdog standing doesn’t appear to trouble the Australian, in truth, the 34-year-old welcomes it.
“I need challenges. These challenges are making me higher,” Volkanovski stated in and interview with the AllStar. “Sitting there and defending information has by no means been how I used to be… Each combat’s a threat.. I might reasonably tackle larger challenges, challenges that individuals suppose can’t be performed. On the finish of the day, that simply strikes you ahead.
“I don’t fold underneath that sort of strain. I’m prepared for the problem… That is simply phrases I’m telling everybody. Persons are gonna suppose it ain’t gonna occur. Persons are gonna doubt me — and they need to. This isn’t a simple problem. However simply keep in mind that you’re placing him on this pedestal… appearing like it may well’t be performed,” Volkanovski added. “Simply keep in mind that. Don’t overlook about that. Once I get this job performed, don’t begin altering this narrative.” (H/T MMANews)
The bout is ready to happen as the primary occasion of UFC of UFC 284 in Perth, Australia.
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