Islam Makhachev has shown why he is considered to be the Habibb of Khabib. After 5 rounds, the Russian boxer won against Alexander Volkanovski by the point. This result helps Makhachev to the No. 1 position on the UFC Pound For Pound ranking prepared to update next week.
At the end of 5 rounds, Islam Makhachev won against Alexander Volkanovski by calculating the consensus. Russian boxers defeated the opponent with the final score of 48-47, 49-46 and 48-47. All 3 assessments recognized the victory for Islam Makhachev even though the score was not too different.
However, Volkanovski did not think he lost. Sharing on social networks, the Australian boxer said he thought he had won in the second, 3rd and 5th half. That also means a victory that can belong to The Great “if the referees are more accurate” as Volkanovski said.
“I watched the match. I was definitely winning 3 rounds, so I was surprised to know that I was not the winner. Football as soon as possible. I am ready to do it anytime,” Volkanovski added. That also means a rematch that can take place this year.
In fact, Volkanovski was right to say he thought he won in the 3rd and 5th half. But the second half is another story. All three inspections were doted Volkanovski lost to Makhachev in this half, because the Russian boxer made a more accurate blow towards the opponent.