UFC 284: Islam Makhachev to fight Alexander Volkanovski without coach Khabib Nurmagomedov

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Islam Makhachev has the UFC lightweight title which Khabib Nurmagomedov once heldWhen Islam Makhachev steps into the octagon to defend his lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 on Saturday, he will do so without Khabib Nurmagomedov in his corner. Despite not being in Perth for the fight with Australia's home favourite Volkanovski, Makhachev says he still speaks to Nurmagomedov every day on the phone. Like Volkanovski, Makhachev has stated his intention to move up a division and challenge for the welterweight title if he continues to dominate at lightweight. Although Nurmagomedov fought at welterweight early in his career, he spent the entirety of his UFC stint at lightweight. Mendez says Nurmagomedov was more than good enough to move up a division, and sees the same potential in Makhachev.
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