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Islam Makhachev made the first defense of his lightweight strap with a unanimous decision against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 tonight.
An early contender for fight of the year, the early rounds saw Volkanovski wobble Makhachev several times. But the Russian soon replied to do the same and land several takedowns that saw him take the Australian’s back.
In the championship rounds, an early takedown from Islam saw him wrap Volkanovski in a body lock for an extended period, but without ever coming close to a submission. And in the final round, Volkanovski stuffed two takedowns, before knocking Makhachev down and landing brutal ground and pound, but it wasn’t enough to get the win.
Makhachev is the first to defeat Volkanovski in 22 fights and will likely see him steal the pound-for-pound title from the Australian. It was the Russian’s twelfth successive win and comes less than four months after he claimed the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira.
Catch all the highlights of the main event below.
MMA Fighters React To Islam Makhachev Defending His Title Against Alexander Volkanovski
Now, let’s see how MMA fighters reacted to Islam Makhachev outlasting Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284.
Yeah right Islam got his asss whooped— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 12, 2023
That was a bad scorecard. 3-2 Volk lost nothing tonight. He fought better than anyone thought he could. He is as good as anyone at any weight in the world. Great fight overall https://t.co/vsNmW7blvT— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) February 12, 2023
What a BIG round for Bulkanovski! The highest of levels and that right hand that dropped Islam was perfectly timed. I still think Islam wins this but what a fight! #UFC284— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 12, 2023
Man oh man. They are also in Australia…know what I mean…judging #ufc284— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) February 12, 2023
Damn that was a great fight! How will the judges score it?— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) February 12, 2023
What a fight. That was incredible. Volk is all heart. Interested to see how these judges scored this…. #UFC284— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 12, 2023
Who do you think Islam Makhachev should face next?
Islam Makhachev made the first defense of his lightweight strap with a unanimous decision against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 tonight.
An early contender for fight of the year, the early rounds saw Volkanovski wobble Makhachev several times. But the Russian soon replied to do the same and land several takedowns that saw him take the Australian’s back.
In the championship rounds, an early takedown from Islam saw him wrap Volkanovski in a body lock for an extended period, but without ever coming close to a submission. And in the final round, Volkanovski stuffed two takedowns, before knocking Makhachev down and landing brutal ground and pound, but it wasn’t enough to get the win.
Makhachev is the first to defeat Volkanovski in 22 fights and will likely see him steal the pound-for-pound title from the Australian. It was the Russian’s twelfth successive win and comes less than four months after he claimed the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira.
Catch all the highlights of the main event below.
MMA Fighters React To Islam Makhachev Defending His Title Against Alexander Volkanovski
Now, let’s see how MMA fighters reacted to Islam Makhachev outlasting Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284.
Yeah right Islam got his asss whooped
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 12, 2023[/quote]
That was a bad scorecard. 3-2 Volk lost nothing tonight. He fought better than anyone thought he could. He is as good as anyone at any weight in the world. Great fight overall https://t.co/vsNmW7blvT
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) February 12, 2023[/quote]
What a BIG round for Bulkanovski! The highest of levels and that right hand that dropped Islam was perfectly timed. I still think Islam wins this but what a fight! #UFC284
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 12, 2023[/quote]
Man oh man. They are also in Australia…know what I mean…judging #ufc284
— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) February 12, 2023[/quote]
Damn that was a great fight!
How will the judges score it?
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) February 12, 2023[/quote]
What a fight. That was incredible. Volk is all heart. Interested to see how these judges scored this…. #UFC284
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 12, 2023[/quote]
Who do you think Islam Makhachev should face next?
Click here to view the article.
An early contender for fight of the year, the early rounds saw Volkanovski wobble Makhachev several times. But the Russian soon replied to do the same and land several takedowns that saw him take the Australian’s back.
In the championship rounds, an early takedown from Islam saw him wrap Volkanovski in a body lock for an extended period, but without ever coming close to a submission. And in the final round, Volkanovski stuffed two takedowns, before knocking Makhachev down and landing brutal ground and pound, but it wasn’t enough to get the win.
Makhachev is the first to defeat Volkanovski in 22 fights and will likely see him steal the pound-for-pound title from the Australian. It was the Russian’s twelfth successive win and comes less than four months after he claimed the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira.
Catch all the highlights of the main event below.
MMA Fighters React To Islam Makhachev Defending His Title Against Alexander Volkanovski
Now, let’s see how MMA fighters reacted to Islam Makhachev outlasting Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284.
Yeah right Islam got his asss whooped— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 12, 2023
That was a bad scorecard. 3-2 Volk lost nothing tonight. He fought better than anyone thought he could. He is as good as anyone at any weight in the world. Great fight overall https://t.co/vsNmW7blvT— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) February 12, 2023
What a BIG round for Bulkanovski! The highest of levels and that right hand that dropped Islam was perfectly timed. I still think Islam wins this but what a fight! #UFC284— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 12, 2023
Man oh man. They are also in Australia…know what I mean…judging #ufc284— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) February 12, 2023
Damn that was a great fight! How will the judges score it?— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) February 12, 2023
What a fight. That was incredible. Volk is all heart. Interested to see how these judges scored this…. #UFC284— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 12, 2023
Who do you think Islam Makhachev should face next?
Islam Makhachev made the first defense of his lightweight strap with a unanimous decision against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 tonight.
An early contender for fight of the year, the early rounds saw Volkanovski wobble Makhachev several times. But the Russian soon replied to do the same and land several takedowns that saw him take the Australian’s back.
In the championship rounds, an early takedown from Islam saw him wrap Volkanovski in a body lock for an extended period, but without ever coming close to a submission. And in the final round, Volkanovski stuffed two takedowns, before knocking Makhachev down and landing brutal ground and pound, but it wasn’t enough to get the win.
Makhachev is the first to defeat Volkanovski in 22 fights and will likely see him steal the pound-for-pound title from the Australian. It was the Russian’s twelfth successive win and comes less than four months after he claimed the lightweight title against Charles Oliveira.
Catch all the highlights of the main event below.
MMA Fighters React To Islam Makhachev Defending His Title Against Alexander Volkanovski
Now, let’s see how MMA fighters reacted to Islam Makhachev outlasting Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284.
Yeah right Islam got his asss whooped
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 12, 2023[/quote]
That was a bad scorecard. 3-2 Volk lost nothing tonight. He fought better than anyone thought he could. He is as good as anyone at any weight in the world. Great fight overall https://t.co/vsNmW7blvT
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) February 12, 2023[/quote]
What a BIG round for Bulkanovski! The highest of levels and that right hand that dropped Islam was perfectly timed. I still think Islam wins this but what a fight! #UFC284
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 12, 2023[/quote]
Man oh man. They are also in Australia…know what I mean…judging #ufc284
— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) February 12, 2023[/quote]
Damn that was a great fight!
How will the judges score it?
— Jake Shields (@jakeshieldsajj) February 12, 2023[/quote]
What a fight. That was incredible. Volk is all heart. Interested to see how these judges scored this…. #UFC284
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) February 12, 2023[/quote]
Who do you think Islam Makhachev should face next?
Click here to view the article.
