"I thought volk won" UFC Fighters reacts to controversial Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski fight at UFC 284

Islam Makhachev retained his lightweight championship and became the new pound-for-pound best fighter in the world after defeating Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284. Many UFC fighters, however, rushed to Twitter to say that Volkavoski should have won.

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski squared off in the octagon today at Perth’s RAC Arena. Makhachev, the defending lightweight champion, defeated Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, by unanimous decision with scores of 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46.

In a fight between two of the best MMA fighters in the world, the outcome might have gone either way. Islam had remarkable resiliency, and Volka displayed his refined grappling skills.

How UFC fighters reacted to the super fight?

Fighters and fans of the Ultimate Fighting Championship have been waiting a long time for the super fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev, and as soon as it was over, they turned to Twitter to share their instant reactions.

That was the best superfight in UFC history, yeah? Just in terms of the action itself. Seven champ vs. champ fights and that one was by far the wildest from pillar to post. #UFC284

— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) February 12, 2023

Even though Islam Makhachev won, NO ONE has been able to do what Alex did against him in this fight!!

Alex has got the Dawgg in him, and he for sure was strong enough to hang at 155lb 🥹#UFC284

— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) February 12, 2023

It doesn't even matter who wins. Alexander Volkanovski is a superstar after this fight. An all-time great. #UFC284

— Marc Raimondi (@marcraimondi) February 12, 2023

Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski was one of the best examples of what the highest level of MMA is all about. The real fight fans won tonight. I'd love to see them run it back one day. I'm in awe of both men 💯 #UFC284

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) February 12, 2023

Sometimes you can lose a fight and still win, Volkanovski did that tonight. #UFC284

— Teddy Atlas (@TeddyAtlasReal) February 12, 2023

The former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion of the UFC Daniel Cormier showed a bit of surprise saying, ”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”

Would love to see this fight again !!

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) February 12, 2023

American MMA fighter Henry Cejudo described the fight as one of the most competitive fights in the history of the sport.

I thought volk won.

— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) February 12, 2023

According to MMA journalist Chisanga Malata, the final scorecard was wild.

Yeah right Islam got his asss whooped

— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 12, 2023

Jamaican-American bantamweight fighter Aljamain Sterling expressed his excitement tweeting,” 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!”

Do not forget to express your opinions on the highly awaited UFC 284 bout between Volkanovski and Makhachev that took place at the RAC Arena, Perth earlier today.