Team Khabib Fires Back at Alexander Volkanovski After UFC 145 lbs Champ Offers Rematch Offer Months After Islam Makhachev War

UFC 293 is shaping up to be an unforgettable event for fight fans. After a series of tantalizing prelims and main card fights, the buzz around the PPV event in Sydney keeps adding to the drama. But there’s one particular UFC 293 pre-fight interview that has fans going wild with speculations.

Guess what? UFC Featherweight champ Alexander ‘The Great’ Volkanovski has stirred the pot yet again, with his bold remarks. This time, he decided to make a wild proclamation about his potential rematch with arch-nemesis Islam Makhachev. So, what did ‘The Great’ say that has sparked a sharp retort from Makhachev and Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp? Let’s hear it from Volkanovski himself.

Alexander Volkanovski drops a bold statement on potential Islam Makhachev rematch

Alexander Volkanovski pulled up to the UFC 293 PPV in Sydney to support his City Kickboxing teammate Israel Adesanya. However, the pre-fight interview with ‘The Great’ took an amusing turn when a question about Volkanovski’s wished-for clash against Islam Makhachev was brought up. 

The interviewer asked if a rematch with Islam Makhachev, who is also a top fighter and the current UFC Lightweight champ, would be a perfect fight for UFC 300. ‘The Great’ replied, saying it would be a great idea, especially if he could win. He believes many people want to see this fight again because it’s very competitive, and he’s confident he can win in a rematch.

The Featherweight champ declared, “I mean – I think so, you know what I mean. I think that makes a lot of sense. Yeah – for sure, you know I think that would be great. Especially me getting my hand raised on that one – for UFC 300 would be perfect. But, again we’ll see what we can do. But I think that’s one of the biggest fights that you can make. I truly do believe that a lot of people want to see it again. It’s very competitive and I guarantee I’ll get it done next time!”

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But it seems like ‘Volk’s remarks have rubbed the Dagestani camp the wrong way. Why? Well, after these statements went viral, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev’s manager reminded fight fans about a grim reality.

Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev’s camp fires back at Alexander Volkanovski

After Volkanovski’s interview, Ali Abdelaziz, a well-known person in the world of MMA management, praised Islam Makhachev on Twitter, calling him the greatest fighter in the UFC today. In response to Volkanovski’s remarks, Abdelaziz took to X and made a strong statement. He wrote: 

However, this is not the first time Makhachev’s manager has stirred the pot with his remarks. Back in April, after Justin Gaethje’s dominant BMF title win, he snubbed ‘Volk’ and asserted that ‘The Highlight’ would be the “toughest” opponent for Makhachev. Arguing his stance, Abdelaziz had declared, “I think Justin Gaethje will be Islam Makhachev’s toughest fight – because he can wrestle – he can strike.”

Whatever the case, the exchange has ignited excitement among fans, sparking discussions about a potential rematch that could headline UFC 300. With both fighters known for their competitive spirit, this hypothetical showdown has captured the imagination of the MMA world. What do you think? Will this prophecy from the Featherweight champ come true? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 

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