Fighters have reacted to last night’s main event as 145lb champ Alexander Volkanovski challenged Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title.
In front of a buzzing Australian crowd, Alexander Volkanovski put on an inspired performance, exceeding many’s expectations and pushing Makhachev to the very limit in what was ultimately a closely contested fight.
In the end, Makhachev was awarded a decision victory – surviving a fifth-round scare. Still, there are many who didn’t agree with the outcome, feeling that Volkavoski, who spent most of the fight week as a +300 underdog, deserved the win.
A number of fighters from the UFC reacted via social media:
Respect
@MAKHACHEVMMA @alexvolkanovski
That was one of the most competitive fights in the history of the sport
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) 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
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) February 12, 2023
