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[theanticool]

Islam Makhachev takes the UD over Alexander Volkanovski.

That was everything you could have possibly hoped for in a fight like this. Two of the best fighters in the sport pushing one another to do things we have never seen them do and putting them in positions we have never seen them in.

Alexander Volkanovski went out there and showed he is indeed a fucking tank of a human being. Makhachev, try as he might, struggled to get Volk down. And when he did, he just could not get anything done to him. He spent 3 minutes on Volk’s back in that 4th round just eating punches because Volk has no neck and is too strong to choke. But Volk then comes out and drops Islam clean in that last 90 seconds of the 5th round, potentially down 3-1 on the scorecards. 

But Islam. Oh my god. Showed otherworldly toughness. Dude got hurt multiple times in this fight and managed to survive. BUT ALSO, he HURT Volk. Dropped in in the 2nd round for a split second. And going beyond that, his kickboxing skills were on full display. As Volk seemed to think he would just be able to bully Islam on the feet, he did not prepare any of his tools the way we’ve seen him do against 145ers. Islam made him pay. Beautiful counter knees as Volk closed distance with his big movements. Had a few really nice kicks to the body (and a couple upstairs that kept Volk honest). Hell, he even had a better use of the jab than Volk did in this one. And like I said, he was tagging Volk with that left hand from southpaw all night. Islam fought the fight Volk wanted to have and came out better than most people thought he would.

I have critiques of both guys, especially Volk who fought a very atypical fight. No jab, lots of explosive movements that were not disguised well, and looked thoroughly under-prepared for a southpaw. His best offensive weapon, the jab, was non-existent. But that’s just high level fighting. Sometimes things are just taken away from you by circumstance.

Sucks these two aren’t in the same division cause I’d watch them fight again in a heartbeat.

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[bokoguma]

UFC284試合結果はマカチェフ判定勝ち！ヴォルカノPFP1位を支持する声【ライト級タイトルマッチ】

総合格闘技（MMA）最高峰の団体UFC。2023年2月12日正午より、試合『UFC284』が開催されました。 メインカードとして、UFCライト級王座戦(体重の上限は155lb,70.3kg)、 アレキサンダー・ヴォルカノフスキーVSイスラム・マカチェフが開催され、 イスラム・マカチェフが5Rフルの激闘の末、判定勝利をつかみ取りました。。 MMA速報です👩🏻‍💻#UFC284 ライト級王座戦マカチェフ、3-0でヴォルカノフスキーに判定勝ち！初防衛！31歳 24-1 4KO 11SUB(UFC13-1) pic.twitter.com/fGPUcbEFFs— 記録員 (@ykkymma) February 12,…

[tscnews]

UFC 284: Jack Della Maddalena on Fighting Randy Brown

UFC 284 Press Conference: Jack Della Maddalena on fighting Randy Brown on UFC 284 Prelims!

[sa7abnews]

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

New Post has been published on https://sa7ab.info/2024/08/16/russian-star-dethrones-ufc-pound-for-pound-king/

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Islam Makhachev retained his world title in a hard-fought battle in Australia

Russian champion Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight title early on Sunday in an intense, five-round battle against hometown favorite Alex Volkanovski in Perth, Australia in the UFC 284 headliner. Makhachev, the fearsome Dagestani grappler, entered the cage as the reigning 155lb champion, but faced a stern challenge from the Australian, who was moving up from the featherweight (145lb) division he has dominated in a bid to become the UFC’s latest two-division titleholder. But after a back-and-forth contest which saw both men tested on their feet and on the ground, it was Makhachev’s persistent aggression and suffocating grappling which proved enough to earn a unanimous decision victory on the judges’ scorecards.

The full #UFC284 main event scorecards 📝 pic.twitter.com/zCx1YmqcFb— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

“Thank you Alex. It was a very good fight,” said Makhachev after what will likely be considered by far the toughest bout of his recent career. “I need some tough fights. I have to improve. I [thought] he’s going to be easy on the ground but this guy improved a lot.” The victory will almost certainly see Makhachev succeed Volkanovski at the summit of the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings to determine the world’s best fighter across all weight classes when the latest list is issued on Monday. It was the first time in the UFC’s 30-year history that the fight league’s top two ranked pound-for-pound fighters fought in the Octagon. “I show why I’m number one,” Makhchev added in his post-fight interview. “They have to improve more. You like or you don’t like but I am the best fighter in the world right now.”

Opponents for 25 minutesPartners in history forever 👏 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/4wICW3XpTO— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Volkanovski, who was fighting in front of a fiercely partisan crowd Down Under, added his congratulations to Makhachev afterwards. “Obviously a lot of people are going to be happy with that because they never gave me a chance,” said the Aussie, who had Makhachev in trouble on several occasions in the five-round fight. “I knew I prepared properly, it was a fun fight. Congrats to Islam.” Makhachev, who has now won 12 straight fights, stands alone at the top of the UFC lightweight division. His victory ensures continued Dagestani dominance in the organization’s lightweight fold – just like the man he succeeded at the top of the division, his close friend and training partner Khabib Nurmagomedov.

[themmaniacs]

Dana White doesn't Approve of an Immediate Islam Makhachev vs. Alex Volkanovski Rematch

@MAKHACHEVMMA @alexvolkanovski @ufc @danawhite #UFC #MMA #AlexanderVolkanovski #IslamMakhachev #UFC284

Dana White is not a big fan of instant rematches. In February 2023, UFC fans were treated to an epic showdown between Islam Makhachev, the lightweight champion, and Alexander Volkanovski, the featherweight champion. The two top-ranked pound-for-pound fighters went head-to-head in a tightly contested fight at UFC 284. They left the Australian crowd in awe. Ultimately, Makhachev won by unanimous…

[kungfufrogmma1]

Ali said makachev used iv at ufc284

[eru-f]

Who is he talking about? 🤫

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"Dumb cunt thinks he can fly to Australia hire a nurse to give him an I.V and we won’t find out. Cheating dog."

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#ufc #ufc284 #ufcrussia #ufcaustralia

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[theanticool]

Loma Lookboonmee submits Elise Reed in the 2nd!

LOMA SUBMISSION! LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Loma, the Thai fighter, broke out the grappling game tonight. After destroying Reed’s lead leg with the leg kick, Loma tried to go to the grappling at the end of the 1st round. Took Reed down but almost instantly got flipped over and lost the rest of the round from her back. Undeterred, she immediately got to the back of Reed and dumped her on a lift. Got the hooks in and the RNC to get the tap. Another great performance from Loma!

[tscnews]

UFC 284: Yair Rodriguez on Fighting Josh Emmett

#UFC284 Interviews: https://youtu.be/tpj5ZtJHqNc

[sa7abnews]

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

New Post has been published on https://sa7ab.info/2024/08/13/russian-star-dethrones-ufc-pound-for-pound-king/

Russian star dethrones UFC pound-for-pound king

Islam Makhachev retained his world title in a hard-fought battle in Australia

Russian champion Islam Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight title early on Sunday in an intense, five-round battle against hometown favorite Alex Volkanovski in Perth, Australia in the UFC 284 headliner. Makhachev, the fearsome Dagestani grappler, entered the cage as the reigning 155lb champion, but faced a stern challenge from the Australian, who was moving up from the featherweight (145lb) division he has dominated in a bid to become the UFC’s latest two-division titleholder. But after a back-and-forth contest which saw both men tested on their feet and on the ground, it was Makhachev’s persistent aggression and suffocating grappling which proved enough to earn a unanimous decision victory on the judges’ scorecards.

The full #UFC284 main event scorecards 📝 pic.twitter.com/zCx1YmqcFb— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

“Thank you Alex. It was a very good fight,” said Makhachev after what will likely be considered by far the toughest bout of his recent career. “I need some tough fights. I have to improve. I [thought] he’s going to be easy on the ground but this guy improved a lot.” The victory will almost certainly see Makhachev succeed Volkanovski at the summit of the UFC’s official pound-for-pound rankings to determine the world’s best fighter across all weight classes when the latest list is issued on Monday. It was the first time in the UFC’s 30-year history that the fight league’s top two ranked pound-for-pound fighters fought in the Octagon. “I show why I’m number one,” Makhchev added in his post-fight interview. “They have to improve more. You like or you don’t like but I am the best fighter in the world right now.”

Opponents for 25 minutesPartners in history forever 👏 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/4wICW3XpTO— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Volkanovski, who was fighting in front of a fiercely partisan crowd Down Under, added his congratulations to Makhachev afterwards. “Obviously a lot of people are going to be happy with that because they never gave me a chance,” said the Aussie, who had Makhachev in trouble on several occasions in the five-round fight. “I knew I prepared properly, it was a fun fight. Congrats to Islam.” Makhachev, who has now won 12 straight fights, stands alone at the top of the UFC lightweight division. His victory ensures continued Dagestani dominance in the organization’s lightweight fold – just like the man he succeeded at the top of the division, his close friend and training partner Khabib Nurmagomedov.

[wsfm]

【FULL FIGHT】 Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski | UFC 284

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Исла́м Маха́чевпротив Александра Волкановского

[eru-f]

FACE TO FACE🔥

MAKHACHEV vs VOLKANOVSKI

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#ufc #ufcfightnight #ufc284 #ufcfightweek #makhachev #volkanovski #ufcaustin

[theanticool]

In a division where everyone kind of screams “Big Fish in a small pond,” Jimmy Crute is the loudest.

[theanticool]

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