Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovsky: Volkanovsky has accepted Islam Makhachev's challenge

Islam makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 and

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With this victory, Makhachev also won the title of Light Weight Championship of UFC.

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Makhachev challenges Alexander Volkanovsky after defeating Charles Oliveira

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Alexander Volkanowski was also present at the UFC 280 Etihad Arena Stadium as

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He was hired as a backup fighter for the fight between Makhachev and Oliveira.

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Michael Chandler asked if she would challenge Volkanovsky after makhachev defeated Oliveira

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So Islam makhachev said that " where is the short guy "

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Just last week in Alexander Volkanovsky expressed his desire to join Lightweight Container

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UFC President Dana White has revealed that the next Light Weight Championship will be held in Australia

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Volkanowski said "I didn't expect a second-round finish. He even dropped Charles which was pretty good,"

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