Islam Makhachev-Alexander Volkanovski 1 was the highest level matchup in UFC history, the first time the top two pound-for-pound fighters fought each other. UFC 294 now features a rematch of that fight.
In today’s Beforemath column, we look at the first fight and answer some key questions for both fighters. Can Volkanovski close the gap and fix mistakes made from the first fight? How does Makhachev deal with Volkanovski’s blitzing into the pocket? Today’s Beforemath will be our most in depth to date. Brace yourselves…
Makhachev: Punish the Blitz
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