UFC 284 is closing in and fans and experts are excited. While predictions are coming in thick and fast, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev isn’t too happy about it. Set to face the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC, Alexander Volkanovski for the main event, Makhachev feels UFC isn’t doing enough promotions for the fight. The Dagestani talked about the not-so-proper promotions and complained about meeting Volkanovski only once and tours not being organized. Islam Makhachev and Volkanovski will meet in the cage for one of the most anticipated fights of the year.

Talking to a Russian media agency, Makhachev expressed his disappointment. He also targeted UFC president Dana White for not being interested in the fight.

Islam Makhachev calls out Dana White for being uninterested

Lightweight champion Makhachev was blunt in his statement to Russian sports media agency Rsports. Talking about his upcoming fight with ‘The Great’, the 31-year-old said,” I see that it’s not such a big promotion. Dana White himself has some problems; He does not pay much attention to this fight… In terms of Pay-per-view, yes, more could have been done. I only saw Volkanovski once in Sydney. A tour could have been organized around the world, a conference could be held in America”.”

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The UFC 284 event comes at the very beginning of a new UFC cycle. The UFC world has been busy following Dana White‘s new baby ‘Powerslap’. Some fans may have missed out on the blockbuster event that’s coming up and the UFC hasn’t done enough to keep the hype for the event going according to the Dagestani champion and some fans.

Makhachev vs Volkanovski promises action

UFC 284 main event promises a lot to the fans. On one corner we will see Australian ‘The Great’ who is the #1 pound-for-pound fighter in the UFC. Moreover, Volkanovski currently sits on a 25-1-0 record and won’t like to give away his bragging rights.

On the other corner, we have the lightweight champion, who also happens to be the #2 pound-for-pound fighter. Makhachev would like to defend his belt. Despite the high stakes, the event hasn’t created the kind of buzz around the UFC world that could justify the potential of the match-up.

Which fighter will you be cheering for at UFC 284? Let us know.

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