October 18, 2023 11: 00 am ET
ABU DHABI – Alexander Volkanovski’s coach doesn’t anticipate significant technical modifications ahead of the UFC 294 rematch versus Islam Makhachev, however he does see a huge distinction in mindset.
Frank Hickman, who’s been working with Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC), states the UFC featherweight champ will leave all the regard he has for Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) behind once he sets foot in the octagon in the primary occasion of UFC 294, which goes down this Saturday at Etihad Arena.
“This time, there’s a regard there, however there’s likewise not a regard there,” Hickman informed MMA Junkie. “I mean that in the most considerate method. You can’t go into a battle like this and regard someone like that. You have to shake hands, of course, it’s all love after the battle. But throughout that time, you have to be greedy, you have to be self-centered and that’s what Alex strategies to do.”
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