Makhachev outpoints Volkanovski at UFC 284 to retain title

Islam Makhachev won the battle of champions Saturday night, defeating Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, to retain his light heavyweight title.

Makhachev (24-1) took the cards 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 in his first title defense.

Volkanovski, who holds the UFC featherweight belt, was attempting to become just the fifth fighter in UFC history to hold two titles simultaneously.

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