Twitter reacts to Islam Makhachev's narrow title defense vs. Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284

February 12, 2023 1:00 am ET Islam Makhachev kicked of his lightweight title reign with arguably the biggest win of his career at UFC 284 when he shut down Alexander Volkanovski’s bid at dual-champ status. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) logged his first 155-pound title defense on Saturday when he handed featherweight champ Volkanovski (25-3 MMA, 12-2 UFC) a unanimous decision loss in the headlining bout at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia. It’s now a 12-fight winning streak for Makhachev, and it remains to be seen who challenges him next. Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Makhachev’s title defense over Volkanovski at UFC 284. Nolan King Makhachev and Volkanovski land simultaneously. Both absorbed a big shot. Volkanovski briefly went down but popped up. Makhachev takes him down. #UFC284 — Nolan King (@mma_kings) February 12, 2023 Kevin Iole Islam going for neck crank volk breaks it — Kevin Iole (@KevinI) February 12, 2023 Aaron Bronsteter 10-9 Makhachev after the first. — Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) February 12, 2023 Matthew Wells 10-9 Makhachev. Volk started well, but got clipped and had to fight off the RNC. #UFC284 — Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) February 12, 2023 Luke Thomas Volk has tons of confidence
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