UFC Fighters React To Controversial Islam Makhachev Vs Alexander Volkanovski Decision At UFC 284

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)
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The full #UFC284 main event scorecards pic.twitter.com/zCx1YmqcFb

— UFC (@ufc)
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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)
Twitter

I thought volk won.

— C HT OV E R A (@chitoveraUFC)
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Would love to see this fight again !!

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove)
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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)
Twitter

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)
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