Alexander Volkanovski claims that he deserved to win against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 as he states that he’s ready for a rematch ‘anywhere, anytime’
- Alexander Volkanovski claims that he deserved to win against Islam Makhachev
- Makhachev triumphed via a unanimous decision as he won 8-27, 28-27, 29-26
- Volkanovski stated that he thought he won in rounds two, three and five
Alexander Volkanovski has stressed that he deserved to win against Islam Makhachev at UFC 284.
Makhachev triumphed in Perth via a unanimous decision as he won 8-27, 28-27, 29-26.
Volkanovski’s hopes of becoming a double champ were ruined, but he is eager for a rematch to take place.
Commenting on Twitter, after the fight, Volkanovski stated his belief that won rounds two, three and five.
Volkanovski tweeted: ‘Just watched the fight, I definitely think I won [rounds] 2,3 and 5. Surprised I didn’t get my hand raised! Let’s do the rematch, anywhere, anytime!’
Alexander Volkanovski claims that he deserved to win in fight against Islam Makhachev
The defeat brought an end to Volkanovski’s run of 22 fights without being beaten.
Reflecting on the fight, Volkankovski said: ‘A lot of people will be happy with that because they didn’t give me a chance but I gave myself a chance.
‘I knew he was really good but that I’d prepared properly. It was a fun fight and maybe I could have capitalised on some positions a bit more. He didn’t respect my wrestling and grappling but maybe I didn’t respect his striking enough either!
Makhachev triumphed in Perth via a unanimous decision as he won 8-27, 28-27, 29-26
‘I’ll be back at lightweight but for now congrats to Yair and now we build up a big featherweight fight.’
Makhachev said: ‘You like or you don’t like, I am best fighter in the world right now!
‘It was a very good fight, many things happened before the fight but I needed a tough fight to improve. I thought it was going to be easy on the ground but this guy improved a lot. I want a real contender next.’
Volkanovski is eager for a rematch but Makhachev wants to face a ‘real contender’ next
Charles Oliveira praised Makhachev after the Russian defended his lightweight title.
Oliveira, the highest-ranked star in the lightweight division, went backstage to praise Makhachev and called over a translator so that he could be understood.
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