UFC: Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has denied any wrongdoing prior to his bout with Alexander Volkanovski in Perth.
Makhachev plays down 'big drama' over IV | 01:27ABU DHABI — Islam Makhachev has described allegations of him using an IV in Australia earlier this year as “bulls…” - and suggested Alexander Volkanovski is only in Abu Dhabi for a cash grab - as growing tension between the pair also saw them caught in an awkward hotel exchange here in Abu Dhabi.
Speaking at the UFC fighter hotel on Wednesday, Makhachev strenuously denied the allegations while also returning serve on both the UFC featherweight champ and the team. While Makhachev defended his title via decision at UFC 284 in Perth, all the headlines afterwards centred around claims the Dagestani had illegally rehydrated via an IV drip following an arduous weight cut.
Asked about the claims that surrounded his first win over Volkanovski in Australia meanwhile, makhachev strenuously denied the claim.“But if you are a professional fighter, if you say something you have to back it up.Why Volk is 'glad' about loss to Islam | 01:24
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