PERTH: Mixed martial arts fighter Alexander Volkanovski has vowed he 'ain't scared' as the Australian prepares to step up a level and collide with Islam Makhachev in a blockbuster champion-versus-champion bout at UFC 284 in Perth on Sunday. The featherweight (145 pounds, 66kg) title holder has moved up a d
PERTH: Mixed martial arts fighter Alexander Volkanovski has vowed he"ain't scared" as the Australian prepares to step up a level and collide with Islam Makhachev in a blockbuster champion-versus-champion bout at UFC 284 in Perth on Sunday.
"I ain't scared of a challenge, I know I can rise to the occasion," said the 34-year-old, who is on a 22-fight win streak that has cemented his standing as the top pound-for-pound talent in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. "I think you should challenge yourself. You should put yourself in these positions. Don't look at what might happen if things go wrong. Let's look at what happens if things go right."
The 31-year-old, unbeaten in his last 11 fights, is adamant he will be a comfortable winner, claiming the Australian will be out of his league in a higher division.
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