UFC president Dana White responds to reports that Islam Makhachev is not happy with the promotion for his upcoming fight against Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev, reportedly feels that a fight between himself and the P4P #1 fighter should be promoted more heavily. White, however, disagrees with this assessment and fans have also weighed in with their own opinions.

Islam Makhachev has established himself as one of the most dominant fighters in the UFC. He lost his second fight in the UFC. However, since then he has gone on a winning streak, earning 11 victories in a row. His latest win was a lightweight title bout against Charles Oliveira, solidifying his place as a top-tier competitor.

On the other hand, Alexander Volkanovski has yet to experience a loss in the UFC. He has an impressive record of 12 wins and no losses since joining the organization. He is known for his relentless style and ability to finish fights, making him a formidable opponent for any fighter. As two of the top competitors in the UFC, the upcoming fight between Makhachev and Volkanovski is sure to be a highly-anticipated event in the world of MMA.

Dana White Debunks Makhachev’s Claims

Dana White was quick to ridicule the comments made by Makhachev regarding the promotion of the fight. White claimed that the comments were a result of improper translation and were taken out of context.

He said, “Yeah, that’s not true. First of all, I’ve talked to Islam [Makhachev]. First of all. Who interviewed him? Who translated for him? I mean. The guy speaks Russian.”

“Taken out of context. First of all, he lives in Dagestan. What does he know about what’s going on for the promotion of the fight? He doesn’t know anything,” he further added.

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White went on to assert that Makhachev does not have a full understanding of the situation. He believes that the fight will be one of the top 5 PPV buys of all time and has no doubt about its success. He is confident in the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event.

In addition, White stated that the event has already sold out, making it difficult to even obtain a ticket. He also claimed that the fight is trending in Australia and that all the reports of dissatisfaction with the promotion are just “Internet BS.” White is certain that the fight between Makhachev and Volkanovski will be a huge success and a top event in the world of MMA.

Fans React to White dismissing Makhachev’s statement

The MMA community is not happy with Dana White’s comments. Here’s what the fans had to say:

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People did not hesitate to share their thoughts.

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In addition, a social media user poked fun at White.

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