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“That Was a Bad Scorecard” – Even Friend Daniel Cormier Fires at UFC 284 Scorecard for Islam Makhachev as He Gives Props to Alexander Volkanovski

Published 02/12/2023, 2:23 AM EST

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Fans are not happy with the scoring of the Volkanovski-Makhachev fight, with Daniel Cormier backing up the fans’ claims. The UFC 284 main event fight for the lightweight title went right down to the wire. Islam Makhachev got his hands raised once again as he defended his lightweight title for the first time. Moreover, Alexander Volkanovski was moving up the weight class. It was a close match, with both fighters putting in their best effort. However, the outcome of the fight left some fans feeling dissatisfied with the scoring.

Alexander Volkanovski put up a strong fight and took Makhachev to the judges’ decision. Makhachev was impressive in his defense, but Volkanovski was aiming to take him down in the later rounds. Despite his efforts, Makhachev won by a unanimous decision, 3-2. This result left some fans questioning the fairness of the scoring.

This scorecard was the source of much frustration for fans who felt that Volkanovski deserved a better outcome. Despite the disagreement, both Makhachev and Volkanovski should be proud of their performance in the octagon. It was a hard-fought match and a true testament to the skill and determination of both fighters.

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Daniel Cormier Weighs In on Controversial Makhachev-Volkanovski Scoring

After the result of the Volkanovski-Makhachev fight, Daniel Cormier took to Twitter to share his thoughts. In his tweet, DC stated that the outcome of the fight was exactly as he and several other experts had predicted. He also mentioned that their ability to dissect and predict the fights is why they have the jobs that they do. However, one fan was not satisfied with DC’s statement and asked him toExplain the 49-46“.

DC replied to the fan by saying, “That was a bad scorecard. 3-2 Volk lost nothing tonight. He fought better than anyone thought he could. He is as good as anyone at any weight in the world. Great fight overall“. This response from DC highlighted his admiration for Volkanovski’s performance in the octagon. He acknowledged that the scorecard was not in Volkanovski’s favor but praised him for his efforts nonetheless.

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Despite DC’s efforts to provide clarification, the response did not sit well with some fans. They clearly were not happy with the explanation and felt that Volkanovski deserved a better outcome. This highlights the passionate and invested nature of fans in the UFC community, who are always eager to see their favorite fighters succeed. The controversy surrounding the scoring of this fight is a reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding the fairness of judging in the UFC.

Fans express their disapproval of Cormier’s views

Fans are not happy with Daniel Cormier’s explanation about the scoring. Some feel that he is biased towards Islam Makhachev. Here’s what the fans had to say:

One fan said:

A fan points out:

Meanwhile, another Volkanovski fan said:

Some fan asks for scoring of take-down:

Whilst one fan also disagrees with the scoring and calls for a rematch:

A fan calls it ‘the biggest upset in UFC history’:

Some fan said:

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Meanwhile, one fans said:

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Himakshu Vyas

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene.
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Amal Joyce