Islam Makhachev Makes a Firm Prediction for His Upcoming UFC Title Fight

In just a few more days, the #1 pound-for-pound UFC featherweight champion goes against the #2 pound-for-pound UFC lightweight champion. It just cannot get better than this, can it? Islam Makhachev’s fight against Alexander Volkanovski is going to be one of the most highly anticipated UFC fights in a long time.

Although the Russian feels that this fight is not getting promoted enough, the MMA world seems to be extremely thrilled to see this fight in the main event of UFC 284. Even his opponent, Alexander Volkanovski, does not agree with him on this. According to him, the fight sold out in seconds and everyone is talking about UFC 284.

With just a few days left, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev made his final prediction about his upcoming fight. In an interview with MMA Junkie, Makhachev had some interesting things to say about how he thinks the fight will end.

Islam Makhachev gives out his final prediction

The interviewer quoted Volkanovski’s claim that he will get up every time Makhachev takes him down and the fight will start again. The lightweight champ responded by saying, “Maybe the fight (does) not start again, maybe it’s finished there”.

Makhachev said, “If he (is) not gonna tap, I broke him, or he (is) gonna sleep for sure,” when he was asked about how the fight will end. When the interviewer asked the Dagestani fighter about a possible knockout in the fight, Makhachev said, “I want to knock him out. Last 5-6 fights I have submissions or ground and pound finish; but (in) this fight I wanna look for the knockout.”

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With such sharp words, it seems like the lightweight champ is pretty confident about his next fight. The UFC 284 main event can prove to be the biggest fight of Makhachev‘s career yet.

Previous records Of Makhachev and Volkanovski

Both the fighters have excellent records leading up to this fight. Alexander Volkanovski is 25-1, and his one and only defeat was nearly a decade ago. Islam Makhachev also has a similar record, with 23 wins and only 1 loss (in 2015).

The lightweight title is on the line, which means that Volkanovski has a chance to become an undisputed double champ in the UFC.

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On the other hand, Makhachev is fighting to prove his worth as the absolute best. Moreover, if he wins, he will become the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC.

Who comes out victorious this Sunday? Comment your opinions below.