Javier Mendez wants Islam Makhachev to rematch Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 294. UFC lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) runs things back with Charles Oliveira in the Oct. 21 main event at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Makhachev ran through Oliveira in their first fight, submitting him in Round 2 at UFC 280 . If successful, Mendez would rather Makhachev face Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) again over “BMF” champion Justin Gaethje (25-4 MMA, 8-4 UFC), who emerged as a top contender after knocking Dustin Poirier out this past Saturday at UFC 291. “What I would want?
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