LAS VEGAS – Alexander Volkanovski seemingly will have his sights set on Islam Makhachev until he gets a second crack.
In the lead-up to UFC 290, and in the wake of its aftermath Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) voiced determination and motivation to rewrite history if he’s given the opportunity to avenge his UFC 284 loss.
“I’d be lying to say I’ll just walk through him and do this and do that,” Volkanovski told MMA Junkie and other reporters at the UFC 290 post-fight news conference. “It’s going to be another highly contested battle, but I guarantee I get my hand raised. I’m going to capitalize on a lot more things. It is two tough guys going at it. They’ve done five rounds and there’s a good chance you might see another five rounds of it. I’d love to get a finish. We’re both that good that it might be another tougher fight. But I’m looking forward, again.”
