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Harry Davies

Alexander Volkanovski explains how he scored Islam Makhachev fight at UFC 284

Alexander Volkanovski has claimed he beat Islam Makhachev after rewatching their UFC lightweight title fight.

Makhachev spoiled Volkanovski's hopes of becoming a double-champ as he defended his lightweight belt by unanimous decision at UFC 284 with scores of 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46. Featherweight titleholder Volkanovski was moving up to lightweight for the first time in his UFC career and was unbeaten in 22 fights heading into the fight.

Fans have since labelled the decision a "robbery" as many feel that Volkanovski did enough to win the fight, a sentiment that is also held by the featherweight champion. "Just watched the fight, I definitely think I won [rounds] 2,3 and 5," he wrote. "Surprised I didn’t get my hand raised! Let’s do the rematch, anywhere, anytime!"

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