Alexander Volkanovski's jiu-jitsu coach hails Islam Makhachev as "superior" in grappling, shares plans of 'reverse engineering' tactics for title fight

Craig Jones is Alexander Volkanovski's jiu-jitsu coach. He hails Islam Makhachev as "superior" in grappling. Volkanski is set to fight Makhachev next year.

Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev are going to fight at UFC 284 in February.

Alexander Volkanovski's jiu-jitsu coach hails Islam Makhachev as "superior" in grappling.

Alexander Volkanovski's jiu-jitsu coach hails Islam Makhachev as "superior" in grappling. They need to reverse engineer Makachova's tactics for title fight. Volkanski is already good against the fence.

Islam Makhachev is widely regarded as one of the best grapplers in the UFC. He won the lightweight title last month with a submission win over Charles Oliveira. Makachain and Alexander Volkanovski will meet at UFC 284 next year.

Islam Makhachev won the lightweight title at UFC 280. He called out Alexander Volkanovski for his first title defense. The betting lines have opened for the champion vs. champion bout scheduled for next year.

Alexander Volkanovski's jiu-jitsu coach hails Islam Makhachev as "superior" in grappling. Volkanski believes Makachova's team is underestimating him.

"I feel like he's underestimating me in a sense where I'm just a featherweight, a small featherweights. How am I gonna be able to handle his strength?"

Alexander Volkanovski's jiu-jitsu coach hails Islam Makhachev as "superior" in grappling. Volkanski shares plans of 'reverse engineering' tactics for title fight.

He's breaking mentally when he gets down on his knees. He's surprised that he's not as weak as he thought.