Light-weight champion Islam Makhachev had overwhelmed featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski in UFC 284 headliner at RAC Area in Australia on Saturday. Makhachev gained by unanimous determination securing 48-47, 49-46 and 48-47 in complete from the three judges after the top of all 5 rounds. Volkanovski managed to win rounds 3 and 5 nevertheless it wasn’t sufficient to assert victory within the epic conflict. However regardless of the win, Makhachev was unable to usurp the featherweight champ from the No.1 spot within the males’s pound-for-pound rating as displayed on the UFC web site.
On Monday in an interplay with The MMA Hour, Volkanovski mirrored on his defeat by the hands of Makhachev. He claimed that he would squash the light-weight champion if he selected to compete in his divison.
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“Lots of people thought I gained that battle, I assumed I gained that battle, and I moved up,” stated Volkanovski
“We’re speaking about pound-for-pound. Think about if we had been in the identical weight class. I don’t wish to be that man, but when he was only a featherweight in my division, I’d squash him. … It’s a stroll within the park. No offense to him, however that’s legit,” he added.
Speaking additional, Volkanovski highlighted the shock skilled by Makhachev on his personal victory. He went on to emphasise on how his opponent needed a rematch even after profitable the conflict.
“I believe I nonetheless proved I’m the higher fighter and I’m pound-for-pound No. 1. However that’s lower than me. I believe he thought he may need misplaced,” the featherweight champ stated.
“He was even saying, ‘We have to do a rematch’ to his nook when he went again to his nook. He didn’t say loss, however I imply, he thought, ‘We have to do the rematch’ pondering that I used to be going to get my hand raised. Then he ended up telling folks within the media backstage that he desires a rematch anyway. So, he is aware of. I’m not taking something away – it was an in depth battle,” stated Volkanovski.
In the meantime, Makhachev lauded Volkanovski and referred to as his opponent a robust man. He additionally revealed that he needed to knock him out however wasn’t ready to take action.
“I informed all media I’m going to strive knock him out. I landed many good punches, good knees, however this man is so robust,” Makhachev informed reporters.