The scorecards from Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski's thrilling lightweight title fight at UFC 284 have been released.
Makhachev spoiled Volkanovski's dreams of becoming a double-champ as he won a unanimous decision by scores of 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 to defend his lightweight belt at the event, which took place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Featherweight champion Volkanovski was moving up to lightweight for the first time in his UFC career and was unbeaten in 22 fights heading into the fight, but met his match in Makhachev.
All three judges scored the first two rounds for Makhachev, who was getting the better of the early exchanges in the fight. The Russian was proving to be no slouch on the feet despite his wrestling background, mixing up his strikes to the body and head of Volkanovski. Makhachev attempted to secure a face crank submission at the end of the second round, but Volkanovski did well to defend and see out the round.
