Alexander Volkanovski stays ranked No. 1 pound-for-pound
The rationale why Islam Makhachev known as out Alexander Volkanovski within the first place was to get a shot a being ranked high pound-for-pound fighter on this planet.
Heading into their UFC 284 showdown on Feb. 11, Volkanovski was ranked No. 1 on the P4P record whereas Makhachev was ranked No. 2. Makhachev defeated Volkanovski by unanimous determination however nonetheless sits within the No. 1 rating whereas Volkanovski stays on the high.
The bout was extraordinarily shut. Many believed Volkanovski had accomplished sufficient to win, together with UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan, however Makhachev was took the win by unanimous determination. After watching the match, Volkanovski mentioned that he believed that he gained three of the 5 rounds.
Makhachev held on to the light-weight title and Volkanovski held on to the highest pound-for-pound rating. On Monday, Volkanovski known as for a direct rematch leaving the featherweight division on maintain.
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