Alexander Volkanovski is relishing his showdown with Islam Makhachev forward of what he calls the ‘defining yr’ for his profession.
The Aussie UFC star, who has earned the possibility to turn out to be a two-weight champion by dominating at featherweight, is ready to face the Russian at UFC 284 in Perth subsequent February.
Volkanovski will hand over loads of measurement to the Dagestani wrestler however is chasing greatness and a continued place as the game’s pound-for-pound No 1.
Alexander Volkanovski is able to make historical past in his ‘defining’ yr of 2023
He takes on formidable light-weight champion Islam Makhachev (left) at UFC 284
‘Islam’s robust,’ Volkanovski mentioned on his YouTube channel. ‘Islam’s going to be prepared. However I assure you, mark my phrases, I’m going to be prepared. I’m going to be greater than prepared.
‘I’m going to be match, I’m going to be stronger than ever. I’m already filling up. I’m already holding extra muscle than I initially did in my previous couple of fights. I’m already stronger, considerably stronger.’
Volkanovski has swept everybody apart at 145-pounds, profitable emphatically over Max Holloway of their trilogy bout earlier than swatting apart Chan Sung Jung earlier this yr.
He’s stepping up towards a person many favour, together with the bookmakers.
Makhachev is prone to be the pound-for-pound No 1 if he beats Volkanovski in Perth
Makhachev made gentle work of Charles Oliveira who has been on scintillating kind earlier than their showdown.
However Volkanovski is aware of that the possibility to ink his title into the historical past books is motivation sufficient.
He went on: ‘Once I’m telling you 2023 is gonna be the largest yr of my entire profession, my legacy – that is the defining yea.
‘2023, it begins off with taking out Islam. Massive alternative to not solely be nice, however to be one of many best. So, that’s what I’m coming for.’
