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Add Joe Rogan to the list of people who thought Alexander Volkanovski did enough to beat Islam Makhachev.
On Saturday, Makhachev defended his lightweight title against Volkanovski and eeked out a unanimous decision win.
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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023
During a live stream on his Spotify channel, Joe Rogan was certain that Volkanovski was going to be crowned the double champ.
“Volkanovski is the f—in’ double champ, 100 percent’
Joe Rogan spitting facts! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/o01WZsHXaS
— Mert Kadir (@mertkadir1204) February 12, 2023
When Bruce Buffer announced the judges’ decision, Rogan was shocked to learn that Makhachev had won.
@joerogan and the fight companion crew say @alexvolkanovski was robbed #UFCPerth #UFC284 #UFC #volkanovski pic.twitter.com/MrkNr7O3K1
— Macedonian Coalition (@MKDCoalition) February 12, 2023
Volkanovski would later say he believed he had won the fight and called for a rematch.
Just watched the fight, I definitely think I won 2,3 and 5. Surprised I didn’t get my hand raised! Let’s do the rematch, anywhere, anytime! 👊
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) February 12, 2023