“Joe Rogan Is Wrong”- Controversy Strikes Yet Again as Islam Makhachev’s Fans Trash UFC Commentator for Bold Alexander Volkanovski Take

The fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski can be termed a modern-day David Vs. Goliath match. It was one of the few moments where the fans witnessed Makhachev being dominated. Volkanovski despite his small stature and less reach was able to give a tough time to Makhachev which the 155 lbs division couldn’t. However, despite his attempts to reach the zenith, it was Makhachev who emerged victorious.

In spite of the conclusive verdict in the match, its relevance endures in the present, sparking extensive discourse on the outcome. Recently, the erstwhile UFC commentator, Joe Rogan made a statement about the match that didn’t sit well with the combat sports enthusiasts.

Joe Rogan angered fans with his opinion about Volkanovski vs. Makhachev fight

Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev are probably two of the best fighters on the current UFC Roster. Both of them are champions of their respective division, which made their match a dream come true for the combat fans. With both fighters coming in on winning streaks, it was a treat for fans of the sport. However, despite Volkanovski’s exceptional efforts, it was Makhachev who emerged victorious.

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan made a comment about the UFC 284 meeting between the pair that didn’t sit well with the combat fans. Rogan in one of his podcast episodes added, “He’s no. 1 pound-for-pound. They have him as not pound-for-pound [no. 1 in the UFC] because he lost that [Islam Makhachev] fight. Think you could make a real argument that he won that fight. I think he won the fight. In my mind, he won the fight.”

At the very start, one of the netizens suggested that Rogan was wrong about the match.

Another fan stated that there could have been no way for Volkanovski to win that match.

Furthermore, another fan added that Rogan was being delusional here.

One of the fans expressed that Volkanovski failed to defeat Makhachev but he was pretty close to winning it.

Another fan added that Volkanovski had his good moments, but he was nowhere near to winning that fight.

Furthermore, another fan added that this was a rare losing opinion from Rogan.

Last but not least, one fan was brutal in his judgment towards Rogan and added that he was saying this only because he is bald and short like Volkanovski.

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Based on the reactions of the netizens it is very clear that netizens are not happy with Rogan’s statement on the match. They contemplate that despite Volkanovski’s efforts to win the bout, it was Makhachev who emerged as the ultimate winner. However, the debate is unlikely to conclude unless we witness a rematch.

Makhachev vs. Volkanovski – A thrilling clash of champions

On the momentous occasion of UFC 284, Islam Makhachev successfully defended his UFC lightweight championship against the formidable challenger, Alexander Volkanovski. The city of Perth bore witness to a titanic clash of champions on that memorable day. The fight started off as a close one, with both fighters showcasing their competitiveness. Makhachev tried to control the round with his dominant counter-striking and wrestling. However, Volkanovski’s toughness pushed Makhachev’s effort down the drain. Ultimately the judges scored the fight 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46 in favor of Makhachev, who extended his winning streak to 15 fights12.

In his homeland, Volkanovski faced his inaugural UFC setback, marking his second career bout loss. He extended congratulations to Makhachev for securing the triumph, while simultaneously voicing his wholehearted aspiration for a prospective rematch. Makhachev, in turn, lauded Volkanovski as a commendable champion and a formidable adversary, affirming his readiness to confront any challenger within the lightweight division.

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