UFC 284 unfolded a new kind of excitement for MMA fans at Perth’s RAC Arena, converting it into a fight paradise with an animated crowd. The “Champ vs. Champ” Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski main event lived up to its hype, but controversy loomed as the unanimous decision in favor of UFC Lightweight Champion, Islam Makhachev, left a sizeable faction of fans and pundits disheartened. This outcome sparked spirited debates, illustrating the subjective nature of combat sports. However, the night undeniably cemented itself in MMA lore as a thrilling and contentious spectacle.

Heading into 2023, Volkanovski aimed to stay active in the MMA scene, but a hand injury suffered during his title defense against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290, combined with a packed UFC schedule, kept him sidelined for the year. Now fully healed, the featherweight champion is looking forward to an eventful 2024. Starting with a title defense against Ilia Topuria, followed by a highly anticipated rematch with Islam Makhachev.

Ali Abdelaziz’s Twitter Jab: Throwing Shade At Volkanovski’s Rematch Hopes

In February, UFC 284 showcased a thrilling clash between Volkanovski and Makhachev, with the lightweight champion narrowly edging out a competitive decision victory. The aftermath of this battle saw Volkanovski fervently advocating for an instant rematch opportunity. However, fate had other plans, and Volkanovski’s hopes were dashed as Makhachev is now scheduled for a highly anticipated rematch against Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 this coming October.

Even though the current featherweight champion wants to have a rematch against Makachev, it seems like Team Khabib is reluctant to make the fight happen. Makachev’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, took to X (formerly Twitter) to make a cheeky tweet where it seemed as if he targeted Volkanovski. The tweet stated, “Islam has a tough task ahead of him, but there are many contenders at Lightweight. Everybody else talking about moving up can sit down, especially if they’ve been beaten.”

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In the pipeline, UFC 300 is gearing up for an epic showdown in April 2024. Just like UFC 100 and UFC 200, this event is set to carve its mark in the annals of MMA history. Given the unfolding timeline, it’s crystal clear that Alex Volkanovski envisions a rematch with Makhachev as the pièce de résistance for this momentous card.

McGregor challenges Volkanovski: featherweight showdown looms at UFC 300

Conor McGregor, ‘The Notorious,’ recently took to Twitter to challenge featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. McGregor ridiculed Volkanovski’s pound-for-pound ranking, claiming it to be “silly” and asserting his own fighting prowess. He hinted at a potential title bout and emphasized the importance of settling scores within the featherweight division. Volkanovski swiftly accepted the challenge, proposing a showdown at UFC 300. Now, fight fans eagerly await Dana White’s decision on this electrifying proposition.

McGregor tweeted “ Ask my bollox that little sausage volkonovski is no way p4p 1. Silly. That’s quick work for me. 100% accuracy work. Readable. Hittable. Hurtable. I like he has this title tho we should fight at some stage so the FW goats will have all faced off and let there be no debate.”

As the year draws to a close and UFC 300 approaches, tensions are rising among many heavyweights on the UFC roster. Will the highly anticipated rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski come to fruition, or will there be a showdown between McGregor and Volkanovski? Only time will tell.

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