#68 Rise of Alex Volkanovski: Australia's UFC Champion

Published Feb 22, 2023, 6:00 PM

The highly anticipated showdown between Australia's UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski and lightweight contender Islam Makhachev in Perth in February 2023 has become one of the sport's greatest fights.

Volkanovski is known for his powerful striking and elite grappling skills. While he couldn't protect his title, he remains pound-for-pound the best in the world.

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