Makhachev minimizes controversy with Dana White and reveals extra motivation for fight with Volkanovski

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

After complain publicly the lack of promotion surrounding his fight against Alexander Volkanovsky No. UFC 284 e be answered by Dana White, Islam makhachev is willing to put a stop to any controversy with the president of Ultimate.

In an interview with the North American website “MMA Junkie”, the lightweight champion (up to 70,3 kg), whose last name was recently forgotten by Dana White during an interview, made a point of minimizing the fact and blaming the language barrier between the United States. and Russia.

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“It’s not easy for people in the United States. He forgot my last name. Makhachev is not easy for them. Just like Nurmagomedov. I don't hear anyone saying it right. Everyone makes some mistake. I'm not bothered. He certainly respects all champions. I don’t think the worst of people”, said the Russian.

Despite the recent controversies with the president of Ultimate, Islam makhachev assured that he will not let anything take his focus from the fight against Alexander Volkanovsky, which, according to him, marks much more than his first title defense in the lightweight division.

“I'm really happy. I'm not just going to defend the belt or something like that. I fight for the new, to be the new best fighter pound for pound. I think it's better this way. For me it’s not just a defense but a new title”, he concluded.