UFC 284 Highlights: Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Prodigy became the new Pound-For-Pound No 1 after defeating Alexander “The Great”

Adarsh Ojha

Sunday, Feb 12, 2023 12:04 pm

UFC 284 Live Stream: UFC News: After nearly 4 years, the UFC finally made it to Australia. The main event, which pitted featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski against Islam Makhachev, was the focus of everyone’s attention. And their encounter lived up to the expectations, featuring one of the finest bouts in the company’s history. By defeating Volkanovski in his own backyard, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s successor demonstrated to the world why he is one of, if not the greatest, lightweight fighters in history. Let’s explore what transpired at UFC 284. Follow UFC 284 Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.

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UFC 284 Live Stream: Every Detail about Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski event

After a sluggish beginning to the first round of the super bout, Volkanovski connected with the first significant hook. He subsequently surprised Islam with a serious blow. After that, Islam put Volkanovski down while applying a hold after out-muscling him in closer range, but the Australian looked comfortable. Similar to how he did in round 1, Volk got things going in round two with a powerful hook that briefly stopped Islam. Later, Islam had the most significant moments in round 2.

UFC 284 Highlights: Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Prodigy became the new Pound-For-Pound No 1 after defeating Alexander “The Great”

UFC 284 Highlights: Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Prodigy became the new Pound-For-Pound No 1 after defeating Alexander “The Great”

But Islam trounced Volk in the third round. The Australian kicked off the next-to-last round with force and a powerful jab and a right to the body. The story was the same. Makhachev struck back with a terrible punch which made Volk creep up to the fence. Makhachev takes him by the back and establishes a body triangle, but Vol didn’t tap as he promised in Presser.

And all came down to the last round where The Great absolutely destroyed Islam in R5. Volkanovski gave a tremendous effort, knocking Islam to the ground and pummeling him. Volk seemed to be trying a Ko at one point, but he failed then the results went to judges. The judges ruled that Islam, who won a tough battle, is still the Lightweight champion.

#ANDSTILL the lightweight world champion

AND NEW P4P #1 in the world, @MakhachevMMA! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/wv1zHwduwk

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Yair Rodriguez undertook the interim featherweight title in the UFC following Josh Emmett’s defeat in the co-main event. And now “The Great” will face Rodriguez. Check out the results of the entire cards. Also, we live blog every event, you may follow the action with InsideSport.