UFC: Alexander Volkanovski has failed in his bid to become just the fifth UFC fighter to hold two-division belts at the same time.
Volk KO'd in Makhachev rematch | 03:21Conor McGregor has claimed Islam Makhachev was fortunate to not be penalised for an illegal act during his KO win over Aussie Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294.
The illegal act was first called out by McGregor, who has since deleted the accusation made against Makhachev.The blow looks worse from the top. Photo: Main Event.He posted on X, formerly Twitter: “A difficult sport to ref. To stop that on a warning or a point deduction when volk was essentially out already is a tricky one.
“He’s a great champion. I back myself every single time and I still stand by that, always back yourself.Islam Makhachev’s thunderous kick. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images.“Islam is one man who you don’t want to back yourself if you don’t prepare properly because look what he can do to you, he’s that good. Credit to him.”
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