The highly anticipated main event of UFC 284 between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski sparked heated debates and strong reactions, including from renowned rapper Lil Wayne.
The featherweight champion Volkanovski, stepped up to lightweight to challenge the champ Makhachev. Despite the intense and closely contested nature of the match, Makhachev emerged as the victor through a unanimous decision. However, the decision was met with divided opinions among fans and the media, sparking lively debates and discussions.
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Lil Wayne Vows to Never Watch UFC Again After Displeased with Main Event Outcome
The UFC 284 was not just a magnet for combat sports fans, but also for the entertainment industry, with 5-time Grammy award-winning rapper Lil Wayne joining in on the excitement. However, Lil Wayne’s reaction after the main event, between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, was far from enthusiastic.
In a tweet post-fight, Lil Wayne took issue with the judge’s decision, suggesting that the outcome was not a fair reflection of the action in the octagon. He was so unhappy with the scoring that he even threatened to never watch the UFC again, marking his frustration with the way the fight was judged.
“Not sure if I’ll ever watch UFC again,” Wayne wrote
Not sure if I’ll ever watch UFC again
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) February 12, 2023
“Did Volk bad bad,” Wayne added
Did Volk bad bad
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) February 12, 2023
“Wait, Bones Jones komin bak?!Ok I lied and u know I kant miss dat Pereira v Stylebender!!!! And Connor bak right??Yeah I lied,” he wrote.
However, Lil Wayne’s initial vow of never watching the UFC again was short-lived. The allure of the sport, particularly when its biggest stars take center stage, quickly overpowered his frustration with the scoring in the Makhachev vs Volkanovski bout. A simple reminder of the excitement the UFC can provide was all it took for Weezy to reconsider his stance.
Wait, Bones Jones komin bak?!
Ok I lied
and u know I kant miss dat Pereira v Stylebender!!!! And Connor bak right??
Yeah I lied— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) February 12, 2023
With each strike and each round, emotions run high, and Lil Wayne was no exception at UFC 284. The rapper, like so many others, was invested in the Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski superfight. Despite initially vowing to never watch the UFC again due to his disappointment with the judge’s decision, it didn’t take long for the thrill of the sport to lure him back in. In the end, Lil Wayne proves that no matter the fame or fortune, all fight fans experience the same emotional ups and downs when it comes to their favorite sport.
