Alexander Volkanovski is gearing up for his lightweight title fight against Islam Makhachev, and he’s making it clear that he’s not taking the challenge lightly.
In a recent interview, “The Great” stressed the importance of being prepared for the possibility of being taken down, vowing to remain composed and not panic should the fight end up on the floor.
“A lot of people just prevent getting there [on the ground],” Volkanovski told UFC Hall of Famer and former middleweight champion Michael Bisping during a recent episode of Believe You Me (h/t Drake Riggs).