Islam Makhachev became the pound-for-pound best UFC fighter in the world after defeating Alexander Volkanoski on Saturday at UFC 284.
The fight, which was fought between the top two ranked pound-for-pound UFC fighters, ended in a close unanimous decision win for Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovsi via unanimous decision – 48-47, 48-47, 49-46
That final scorecard was wild #UFC284
— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) February 12, 2023
The full #UFC284 main event scorecards 📝 pic.twitter.com/zCx1YmqcFb
— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023
After the fight, UFC fighters reacted to the judges’ decision, which some felt was controversial.
Respect 🤝 @MAKHACHEVMMA @alexvolkanovski
That was one of the most competitive fights in the history of the sport 🔥🔥🔥 #UFC284
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) February 12, 2023
I thought volk won.
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) February 12, 2023
Would love to see this fight again !!
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) 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
Yeah right Islam got his asss whooped
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 12, 2023