(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Islam Makhachev after UFC 284 title defense? ) Alexander Volkanovski fell narrowly short in his opportunity to become a two-division champion Saturday when he lost to fellow titleholder Islam Makhachev in the UFC 284 headliner. Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC) pushed Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) to the brink in front of his home country fans at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, but ultimately was unable to get it done and suffered a unanimous decision loss in a highly competitive fight. Despite the loss, Volkanovski remains featherweight champion, and it’s quite clear what’s next after Yair Rodriguez won the interim 145-pound belt with a submission of Josh Emmett in the UFC 284 co-headliner. What makes most sense for the fight, though
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Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 284 loss? – MMA Junkie