On Feb 12, 2023, UFC held one of the most exciting fights of all time when Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski faced each other at UFC 284. It was a closely contested battle that left fans on the edge of their seats. Eventually, it was Makhachev who emerged victorious after a hard-fought battle.
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Since the fights, many fans and pundits have assessed each aspect in great detail. One of the people who has been vocal about this is a popular grappler and Volkanovski‘s corner man, Craig Jones. The BJJ legend recently made a video in which he discussed the fight in great detail.
Craig Jones about Islam Makhachev’s using Jiu-Jitsu in the fight
Being a professional grappler, Craig Jones has great knowledge of the sport. In his video, he talked about Jiu-Jitsu and the grappling aspect of the fight. Many fans around the world thought that Makhachev would outperform Volkanovski in this area. But Jones said he was very confident that the featherweight champ would get back up from the lightweight champ’s takedowns.
Craig even said that he had recently launched a DVD called Just Stand Up. The DVD is about strategies that one can use while trying to get back up from Jiu-Jitsu moves. “I was so confident Volkanovski would be able to get back up, we released the DVD before the fight”, Jones said.
He sounded very confident by saying “All Islam had to do was go to BJJ Fanatics and pay that full $200.” Jones claimed that by studying the DVD, Makhachev could have understood ‘The Great’s moves. “He would have seen the exact strategy we had to get back to the feet”, said Jones.
Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski rematch
Fans and analysts alike are speculating about whether Makhachev and Volkanovski might face off again. Many people think Volkanovski was the winner and should get another chance to prove himself. If a rematch occurs, it will unquestionably be another hotly contested fight, and spectators can anticipate seeing both fighters bring their best.
While there is no official confirmation about the fight, Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski both haven’t denied the possibility of a rematch. Alexander Volkanovski even tweeted about wanting a rematch. When do you see a rematch happening? Let us know in the comments below.
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