Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski Have Already Discussed Rematch Venue After UFC 284 Heroics

A lot of MMA fans would agree that UFC 284 was the most enthralling event of the promotion in the span of about a year. The roaring crowds and their awesome interactiveness turned the RAC Arena in Perth into a fight-paradise. The main event also lived up to the “Champ vs Champ” hype that the UFC had built around it. However, a lot of fans and MMA pundits presented their disappointment after the UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev, was declared the victor of the main event via a unanimous decision.

A lot in the MMA community would agree that the bout was an incredibly close one. It had a probability of going either way. Despite a loss, the impeccable resistance showcased by the UFC Featherweight King, Alexander Volkanovski, made sure that most MMA fans perceived him as worthy of a rematch. A recently surfaced video exhibited a post-UFC 284 locker-room conversation between the combatants, ‘Volk’ and Makhachev. Also, one of the camerapersons came up with the offer of a rematch. Both ‘Volk’ and his in-octagon rival, Makhachev, happily accepted his offer.

Alexander Volkanovski had also elected a venue for his targeted rematch

The UFC 284 post-main event processes displayed that both fighters had immense respect for each other. The viral video, tweeted by ‘TheArtOfWar6’ showcased the contestants, ‘Volk’ and Makhachev, talking to each other with the same tone of respect.

It began with the cameraperson questioning, “Should we do it again?”. The UFC Lightweight monarch, Makhachev, replied to him with an “Of Course”.

‘The Great’ went a step ahead and revealed the venue, which he had already decided in his mind. It’s pertinent to note that after the UFC 284 main event decision was revealed, the crowd at the RAC Arena went berserk. Understandably, they had anticipated their homeboy, ‘Volk’, to be declared as the winner. But, the arena was overflowing with ‘boos’ as Islam Makhachev was announced as the victor of the UFC 284 main event.

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‘Volk’ losing out his ‘no.1 UFC pound-for-pound fighter’ title due to this defeat, apparently added to the anger of the crowd. But, Volkanovski was witnessed making attempts to silence the crowd while the boos went out of control. It was evident that he didn’t appreciate this rude response.

Hence, ‘Volk’ tried to make things even with his choice of venue for the rematch as he stated, “Maybe Abu Dhabi. You deserve one in Abu Dhabi”. Most fans would agree that this was a great show of fair play by ‘Volk’ who apparently wanted everything to be on even ground.

Alexander Volkanovski foresaw the rematch as his turn to get booed

A lot of UFC fans might have noticed that the Australian crowd was hostile toward Makhachev from the start itself. The UFC Lightweight Champ was subjected to ‘boos’ right from the time when he walked out into the arena. It only got louder when he was also declared the winner of the coveted main event.

Hence, ‘Volk’ predicted that he would probably be subjected to the same treatment. It was also quite expected, since he would visit enemy territory for the rematch. He stated, “My turn to get booed”.

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He accompanied his statement with a brief smile. A hug of appreciation also followed from his in-octagon rival, Islam Makhachev.

How do you think the fight might roll out if it happens at ‘Volk’s’ selected venue, Abu Dhabi?