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Alexander Volkanovski Calls his Islam Makhachev Fight A Career-Defining Moment

“It was a massive fight,” featherweight champion said of his UFC 284 leap to challenge the then lightweight kingpin Makhachev in Perth on Feb. 12, 2023. “Everyone thought there’s no way,” he added, praising Islam’s style. Volkanovski lost a decision, but insists “a lot of people thinking I won” kept him pound-for-pound No. 1. Volk lost the 2024 rematch via KO.