Michael Chandler says Alexander Volkanovski can hold his own against Islam Makhachev.
The UFC featherweight champion challenges the UFC lightweight champion at UFC 284, the upcoming pay-per-view scheduled for Feb. 12, 2023, at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Going up against Makhachev, the City Kickboxing product finds himself as the underdog, with most seeing him at a disadvantage due to the size discrepancy. There is also the powerful wrestling and grappling Makhachev possesses, which no fighter has had an answer for throughout his professional career.
However, Chandler says Volkanovski has one: his strength.