Freire is also tied with Michael Chandler for the most wins (15) in the history of Bellators lightweight division. WebDaniel Alexander Ige (born August 6, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in UFC's Featherweight division. A daily roundup of all your fighting news from MMA Mania, By submitting your email, you agree to our, MMA Mania, UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski superfight official for UFC 284 in Australia. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The UFCs new lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has his first challenger, and its a fellow belt-holder. Something went wrong. [19], Ige faced Kevin Aguilar on June 22, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 154. While Volkanovski moves up, the UFC also announced that Yair Rodriguez will face Josh Emmett for the interim 145-pound belt on the same UFC 284 card. But it is the challenger who enters the bout as the overwhelming favorite, a fact not lost on the champ. UFC 282 PPV Results & Play-By-Play! As a younger fighter, the 5 6 Volkanovski fought as heavy as middleweight. Im in the best shape of my life, and Im ready to f--- some people up.. He started his pro career with a 21 record. The Russian champion is the successor to Khabib Nurmagomedov at 155 pounds and has looked downright unstoppable over the past six years. Paddy Pimbletts "robbery" over Jared Gordon at UFC 282 last Sat. The 145-pound king is coming off his third and most dominant win over Max Holloway and is now 12-0 since joining the promotion back in 2016. The media members were asked to vote for who they feel are the top fighters in the UFC by weight-class and pound-for-pound. Im preparing for him to take me down, but there are so many layers before he gets me there, Volkanovski says. There are guys who havent done much, but because they are in UFC, they get a lot more attention than usbut they arent as good as we are. Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway for the third time, this was his fourth defense of his UFC featherweight title. Featherweight. Alexander Volkanovski would rather fight Charles Oliveira than Islam Makhachev. [40], UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. But I needed that third Max fight. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. You face Charles, its a bigger fight, because hes got a lot of hype on him., READ MORE: Khabib Nurmagomedov: UFC legend on track to being the greatest coach of all time. You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. He has also defended the title against Brian Ortega and Chan Sung Jung. Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski official for UFC 284, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev - Winners and Losers, White books Teixeira vs. Hill title fight after terrible UFC 282 headliner. UFC Fight Night: Volkov vs. Rozenstruik: June 4, 2022: 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss 155 Josh Emmett: Decision (unanimous) UFC 269: December 11, 2021: 3 The champion from Dagestan, Makhachev has dominated his last 11 bouts, none more impressive than the manner in which he made Charles Oliveira tap out last month to win the title. Mad respect for going up when it makes sense for the division to challenge up (no obvious contender ready to go, Volk undisputably the best FW on the planet), rather than chasing a big name matchup and screwing up Its a challenge, and that excites me. It will be champ versus champ in February. Alexander Volkanovski vows he will give Islam Makhachev a hard time on the canvas.. UFC featherweight champion Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) was called into the octagon by Makhachev, who submitted Charles Oliveira this past Saturday at UFC 280 to claim the vacant lightweight title.. Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) is game to Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sports Illustrateds in-depth look at MMA. Yeah you can't really lose too badly as the smaller man in a matchup like this. With Islam, I need to train like right now, Ive had to bring in wrestling coaches just so Im ready for that takedown defence. If styles make fights, then Volkanovski certainly has a chancehis style is problematic for Makhachev, as Volkanovski finishes combinations and lands kicks with precision when his opponent commits to the jab. WebAlexander Volkanovski. WATCH THE THRILLING ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE VIDEO ABOVE. [38], Ige is scheduled to face Damon Jackson January 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 217. The Aussies pursuit of two weight division championship status has drawn closer after confirming the news. However, the Aussie broke his thumb during the second round of that fight and needed clearance before considering stepping up. If he doesnt get the call up to UFC 280, his position as next in line to compete for the title against the winner of UFC 280 has likely been solidified. People say stylistically yeah, but obviously theres a lot of hype around Charles. WebMMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Alexander Volkanovski overtakes the king, claims No. As one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport today it make sense for Volkanovski to take a step up in competition and try to claim a second belt. If I was to face Islam, Im sure people would still say Im champ, but Im still going to have to beat Charles. [35] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. Looking forward to getting back out there, thanks to everyone for the support.. # 3 The LW belt & P4P status are on the line @MakhachevMMA takes on @AlexVolkanovski in the #UFC284 main event! # LIVE! Poirier has held a piece of the lightweight title, claiming interim status by defeating Max Holloway at UFC 236. He thinks hes well-rounded? I want to be the champ-champ, Volkanovski says. Makhachev will look to secure his first title defense against Volkanovski, who has defended the featherweight title four times. Dricus Du Plessis picked up a submission win over Darren Till at UFC 282, and has his sights set on title contention by the end of 2023. He then rattled off 6 straight victories competing for various regional promotions including a win on Dana White's Contender Series 3. The promotion officially announced the bout Saturday. Im very hard to hold down, but I need to be ready for a couple of rounds of a strong wrestler, and I got a lot of respect for Islam. Jared Gordon at UFC 282: Best photos, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy, Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski for lightweight championship, Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett for interim featherweight championship. UFC 284 is slated to happen at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. I wasnt even trying last camp, Volkanovski says. [39], Ige and his wife Savannah have a son, Bam (born 2021). Max Holloway at UFC 276: Best photos He wants to be active, as well, which I respect that a lot. READ MORE: UFC 280: Date, Fight Card, Location, Tickets and more Chandler: Makhachev has to have his first title defense against a lightweight, Volkanovski responds to critics, plans to be active at 145 and 155, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, 2022 IBJJF No-Gi World Championships: Results, Dana White buries Gordon after controversial loss to Pimblett, Kadyrov calls out Dana White after UFC 282 split draw, demands Ankalaev be made champion. Everything That Happened At UFC 282 Last Night. [13] He won the fight via TKO in the first round. As far as the fight itself, Makhachev is understandably an early betting favorite. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski has confirmed that he is on standby to fight either Charles Oliveira or Islam Makhachev if one pulls out of their highly anticipated lightweight title bout at UFC 280. Nurmagomedov (15-0) has blitzed through opponents in the cage, though he has had the benefit of getting a title shot without defeating a string of ranked opponents. [29] However, Hall pulled out of the fight on February 11 due to undisclosed reasons. [9], Ige started his career out with 10 amateur fights. Super fight! Featherweight. I want to stay active in both divisions, Volkanovski says. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. WebRankings were generated by a voting panel made up of media members. UFC 282 results, live stream play-by-play updates for the Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev light heavyweight championship-led pay-per-view (PPV) main card TONIGHT (Sat., Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, also featuring Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon co-headliner at lightweight. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Even with a broken hand, what we thought would happen did happen. I want to fight every three months. Bad Decision? Its going to be a stand-up fight, Volkanovski says. Makhachev won his title with a dominating win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in October. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. The reigning featherweight champion, Volkanovski (25-1) is tasked with a seemingly insurmountable challenge in overcoming Makhachev. He was expected to face Charles Rosa in his debut at UFC 220. Yeah, dont go crazy, the specialist replies. If I win this fight, people will have to recognize me. Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) will return to the lightweight division for the first time since his UFC debut in 2016. [20] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Ill be at UFC 280 to make weight and looking forward to it. Im ready for everything. Pimblett Scrapes Past Gordon. Daniel Alexander Ige[1] (born August 6, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in UFC's Featherweight division. Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for vacant title, Paddy Pimblett def. Im ready to represent my family and go to war.. The Australian natives last fight saw him register a dominant unanimous decision victory over Hawaiian Max Holloway, who he picked apart with his crisp striking. And while he respects Makhachev, Volkanovski would still prefer a matchup with the Brazilian. newsletter, Video! Volkanovski picked up arguably his biggest win when he shut out Max Holloway in their trilogy bout at UFC 276. UFC 281 Takeaways: Did the Officials Call It Too Early for Israel Adesanya? ESPN has reported that Makhachev will be defending versus the current UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 on February 11. Yair Rodriguez wants a direct shot at the UFC featherweight title not the interim.. With champion Alexander Volkanovski (25-1 MMA, 12-0 UFC) looking to move up in weight and challenge newly crowned lightweight champ Islam Makhachev, numerous top 145-pounders have been vying for a title shot.. All Rights Reserved. Im not saying Islam wont, but I know Charles is very active and wants to be active. night (Dec. 10, 2022) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, proved "The Baddy" is not ready for ranked competition. Featherweight. "He might think Im a little guy, but this little guy is going to look pretty big against him.. He said doctors told him he should be good to fight, and the 34-year-old already has begun training. UFC 284 will also feature an interim featherweight title bout featuring Yair Rodriguez against Josh Emmett. On paper, Makhachev should win at 284. Alexander Volkanovski isnt bothered by people already dismissing his chances against Islam Makhachev. [17] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Yet Volkanovski has built a career on overcoming doubt and exceeding expectations. UFC Fight Night heavyweight bout: Derrick Lewis vs. Sergey Spivak Pick: Derrick Lewis Bellator 288 lightweight title bout: Patricky Pitbull Freire (c) vs. Usman Nurmagomedov [14], Ige faced promotional newcomer Jordan Griffin on December 15, 2018 at UFC on Fox 31. Standing his Volkanovskis path to a second championship is Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC), who claimed the lightweight title by defeating Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 in October. He won the fight via knockout in the first round. I wanted that challenge, and now I am fired up for this one.. I know hes good at that, but well see if hes well-rounded after I get to my feet. Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski will step in if either of the lightweights cannot fight. Well see, says Islam Makhachev's challenger ahead of February's title bout. Volkanovski could fight current lightweight champion Charles Oliveira (33-8), a dangerous stand-up fighter who has taken victories against some of the best fighters in that division. [31] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. 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Yeah, were locked in as a backup fighter, the UFC Featherweight Champion said in the video. Unlike Oliveira, who invited Makhachev to the mat, Volkanovski possesses the speed and footwork necessary to counter. The stars have aligned for a superfight between newly-crowned UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 on Feb. 11 from inside the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. When you say combat training, you mean a little bit (of training)? Volko asks the specialist in the video. [34], Ige faced Josh Emmett on December 11, 2021 at UFC 269. [23], Ige faced Edson Barboza on May 16, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Overeem vs. WebDaniel Alexander Ige (born August 6, 1991) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in UFC's Featherweight division. Everyone considers him the champ, so then if I beat him then everyones going to consider me the champion. a comprehensive decision win against Max Holloway in July. Im very good at scrambling, and Im going to spend weeks on just that. NEW YORK Alexander Volkanovski has been putting on size in preparation for his move to lightweight. Volkanovski, who was in attendance at UFC 280 as a potential main event backup, wasted no time in accepting the challenge. Lets see what happens, if someones not there, Im there to save the day. After the lone setback of his career in 2015, Makhachev has blitzed through the lightweight division, rattling off 11-straight wins, including five-straight stoppage wins on his path to UFC gold. He obliterated The Korean Zombie Jung Chan-sung in April. The performance gave Makhachev his 11th-straight win inside of the Octagon and provided him an opportunity to call out his next opponent. So even though Volkanovski has competed as big as welterweight early into his professional fighting career the former rugby player will need to pack on some muscle if he wants to defend the wrestling attacks and sheer size of Makhachev. Id say Charles would be the better opponent, he said during an appearance on The MMA Hour per MMA Junkie. Im expecting him to still get a hold of me, but I guarantee you Im getting back up.. See whom Paddy Pimblett should fight next after his controversial win over Jared Gordon in the UFC 282 co-headliner. Makhachev captured the undisputed UFC lightweight title with a submission over Charles Oliveira last month at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi. Im ready for a big war. Patricio Freire. 1 spot MMA pound-for-pound rankings and womens MMA pound-for-pound rankings for July 2022. In his latest YouTube video, the featherweight champion is filmed at the specialist, where he is given the green light to recommence training. Volkanovski closed the book on his competitive trilogy with Max Holloway in a five-round fight that left no doubt that Volkanovski was the superior fighter. Sign up for the Ilia Topuria thinks Paddy Pimblett didn't win a single round in his fight against Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Volkanovski expressed his desire to remain very active as he believes he is in his prime and wants to take full advantage. [32], Ige faced Chan Sung Jung at UFC on ESPN 25 on June 19, 2021. He earned that title shot thanks to a ten fight winning streak which included victories over Drew Dober, Thiago Moises, Dan Hooker and Bobby Green. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images), HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 15: (R-L) Charles Oliveira of Brazil punches Michael Chandler in their UFC lightweight championship bout at Toyota Center on May 15, 2021 in Houston, Texas. My brother and me, the more we do in Bellator, the more we get questioned, Freire says. It was still a good camp, but I was just going through the motions. Ive been calling for it I said that I wanted it. Volkanovski believes the same will be true against Makhachev. So we just need to keep working. 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Bellator has given him some very favorable matchups. Please enter a valid email and try again. [12], Ige faced Mike Santiago on June 9, 2018 at UFC 225. On paper, the fight promises to be one of the most exciting of the stacked pay-per-view event at Madison Square Garden. Gallery Alexander Volkanovski def. ", "Madly in love with this little guy. Trust me, hes going to have big problems with me, says Volkanovski, who challenges Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 284 in February. The UFC is onboard, everyones on board. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! This time, the stakes are much higher as he looks to become a two-division champion in his own backyard. WebLatest on Alexander Volkanovski including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Max Holloway. In a way, hes been gifted the title shot. [21], Ige faced Mirsad Bekti on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247. Upcoming Fight: vs Islam Makhachev | Feb 11, 2023 - UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski. Makhachev, Volk Face Off After Khabib Calls For P4P Superfight, Khabib To Volk: Were Going To Take Your Place, Brother, Volk Wants To Fk Some People Up As Often As Possible, UFC Authentic Camouflage Fight Night Shorts, McGregor Vs. Chandler? Next he will serve as the backup for the main event of UFC 280, which takes place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on October 22. Following his fourth successful defensea unanimous decision over Max Holloway at UFC 276Volkanovski told the rest of the featherweight division that he wanted to see a clear No. He then defended the belt versus Holloway on two occasions. Featherweight. Thats really good for me, because again, I dont want to wait. He won the featherweight title with a win over Max Holloway in 2019. Glover Teixeira and Jamahal Hill will fight for the still-vacant UFC light heavyweight title in Brazil, according to UFC President Dana White. 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