Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski · Full Fight Video
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What happened
The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.
Makhachev showed his striking through the first three rounds while using takedowns and control to support his case.
Volkanovski had success of his own and defended Makhachev's takedown attempts.
Volkanovski rallied in the final frame, but Makhachev received the unanimous decision.
- Official UFC resultsUFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski — Main Card Results
Fight breakdown
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0:00Round 1
Makhachev mixed striking with takedown entries, while Volkanovski used movement and counters to stay competitive. The champion still found control positions and established the grappling threat early.
7:55Round 2
Volkanovski forced more open-space exchanges and made Makhachev work for his entries. The champion's control sequences remained important, but the challenger kept returning to his feet.
10:59Round 3
The fight became a high-level tactical contest, with Volkanovski landing clean counters and Makhachev answering with clinch work and positional control.
16:15Round 4
Makhachev continued to threaten takedowns against a moving target, while Volkanovski's pace and defensive awareness kept the round close into the championship stretch.
21:17Round 5
Both men traded hard late. Volkanovski finished with urgency, but Makhachev's earlier control and sustained work carried the champion to a unanimous decision.