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Alexander Volkanovski was on the brink of making history at UFC 284, but unfortunately, his dreams of becoming a dual-weight champion were shattered by a controversial unanimous decision loss to Islam Makhachev. Adding fuel to the flames, podcaster and top MMA analyst Joe Rogan joined the growing chorus of those who were left stunned by the outcome of the main event.
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During a high-energy live stream on his Spotify channel, the charismatic and opinionated Joe Rogan made a bold prediction. With unwavering confidence, he declared that Alexander Volkanovski was destined to become a two-weight champion. “Volkanovski is the f—in’ double champ, 100 per cent,” he shouted.
As Bruce Buffer trumpeted the judges’ verdict, Joe Rogan and his buddies were shocked upon discovering that Makhachev had emerged victorious. Many observers, fans, and even some fighters felt that Volkanovski had done enough to secure the victory, putting on an impressive performance against the reigning lightweight champion.
Many observers, fans, and even some fighters felt that Volkanovski had done enough to secure the victory, putting on an impressive performance against the reigning lightweight champion. However, despite his dominant performance, the judges saw it differently, scoring the fight 48-47 twice and 49-46 in favour of Makhachev.
It’s a bitter pill to swallow for Volkanovski, who had worked tirelessly to reach this moment. He will now have to pick himself up and regroup, but one thing is for sure, he has proven that he is a top-level fighter worthy of his pound-for-pound ranking in the UFC. After watching the replay later that night, Volkanovski said he believed he had won the fight and called for a rematch.
If a rematch between Volkanovski and Makhachev does not materialize, he will defend his featherweight championship against Yair Rodriguez of Mexico. Rodriguez earned an interim featherweight title after defeating Josh Emmett of the United States in the co-main event. Either fight will surely be a spectacle for the Australian, who can make history by becoming the first fighter to headline twice in a single year on home soil.
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