Chael Sonnen: Alexander Volkanovski over Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 wouldn't be a big upset`

Jan 1 2023 by MMAjunkie

 

The way Chael Sonnen sees it, Alexander Volkanovski is a big risk for Islam Makhachev.

Featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) will move up in weight to challenge lightweight champ Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) in the UFC 284 main event Feb. 11 at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.

With Volkanovski being the UFC’s No.1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter and Makhachev being No. 2, Sonnen thinks it’s ridiculous to consider it a massive upset.

“No, of course (it’s not a big...

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