Published:
12 Feb 2023 15:12 GMT
Islam Makhachev of Russia retained his UFC lightweight title on Sunday after beating Australian Alexander Volkanovski in a close fight.
Islam Makhachev of Russia retained his UFC world lightweight title on Sunday by beating Australian Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. Despite the fact that the host was dethroned in the franchise’s pound-for-pound ‘ranking’, he had a good gesture with his opponent at the end of the match.
As the wrestler from the Russian Republic of Dagestan delivered his speech after his victory, the spectators began to boo him. However, the Australian reassured the fans so that his rival could continue speaking.
“Thanks Alex. It was a very good fight. I need some tough fights. I have to get better. [Pensé] that it was going to be easy on the ground, but this boy improved a lot”, declared the Russian.
On the other hand, Makhachev also had a humane gesture towards the victims of the strong earthquakes that struck Syria and Turkey. “Don’t forget about Syria and Turkey. We are with you,” he said.
