Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev harshly criticizes UFC 284 promotion

I. Makhachev next to the belt, Photo: Reproduction/YouTube

For Islam makhachev, the duel before Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 284 it is not being publicized by the organization in the way it deserves. In a statement to 'Spinnin Backfist', the lightweight champion harshly criticized the company and expressed dissatisfaction with the promotion of the duel that will involve the numbers one and two in the Ultimate weight-for-pound rankings.

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“I am dissatisfied with the promotion of UFC 284. It seems like the UFC could have done a better job promoting the fight,” said Makhachev.

Ward of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam is experiencing the peak of his career and arrives motivated by 11 consecutive victories in the organization. His last defeat came in October 2015, when he was brutally knocked out by Brazilian Adriano Martins. His greatest moment of glory came in UFC 280, last October, when he ran over the former champion Charles of the Bronx and achieved a submission in the second round, becoming the new owner of the lightweight belt.

In his first title defense, Islam will have a tricky mission. On the other side of the Octagon, there will be the Australian Alexander Volkanovsky, absolute featherweight champion who is looking for his second belt. The two athletes will take part in the main fight of the UFC 284, which will be held on February 11th, in Perth, Australia (AUS).