Islam Makhachev Defeats Alexander Volkanovski to Retain Lightweight Title
Makhachev Wins by Unanimous Decision in Closely Contested Bout
PERTH, Australia — Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight title at UFC 284 on Saturday, edging past Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision. The judges' scorecards read 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 in favor of Makhachev.
Dominant Performance by Makhachev
Makhachev controlled much of the fight with his grappling prowess, repeatedly taking Volkanovski down and threatening with submissions. Despite Volkanovski's resilience, Makhachev's relentless pressure and superior ground game proved too much to overcome.
Volkanovski Shows Heart and Determination
Despite the setback, Volkanovski displayed immense heart and determination. He came close to finishing Makhachev with a rear-naked choke in the second round, but Makhachev escaped and gradually imposed his will on the fight.
Makhachev Extends Unbeaten Streak
With this victory, Makhachev extends his unbeaten streak to 12 consecutive fights. He is now widely regarded as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the UFC.
Yair Rodriguez Captures Featherweight Interim Title
In the co-main event, Yair Rodriguez claimed the featherweight interim title by defeating Josh Emmett via second-round TKO. Rodriguez showcased his incredible striking skills, knocking Emmett down multiple times before finishing him off with a flurry of punches.
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