Makhachev defeated Volkanovski via decision at UFC 284

In the main event of UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, Russian lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defended his belt against Alex Volkanovski.

The first round was left for the Russian fighter, who held the opponent's back for the last two minutes.

The second five-minute period was held in a viscous struggle, and almost the entire third segment of the mast, on the contrary, was in a standing position.

In the fourth round, Makhachev again grabbed the opponent's back, and kept the situation under control, although without much chance of a choke.

The last five-minute period ended in a real cutting, although in the last minute Islam suddenly found himself on his back under an opponent and missed a series of unpleasant blows.

The referee's decision was in favor of the Russian fighter. Makhachev defended the championship belt.