With Makhachev dominating, the Dagestani put ‘Volk’ to sleep via a head kick. And although he got knocked out again by Ilia Topuria, Volkanovski stated which KO was more brutal.

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Islam Makhachev expressed his admiration for two of his former opponents, saying, “Of all my opponents, I respect Volk and Dustin the most.

Islam will move up from welterweight in hopes of becoming a two-division champion, but Volk’s showing has given Della Maddalena the belief he can win. “It’s a dream first title defense.