Heavyweight contender Tom Aspinall is blasting fans for whining at UFC 284 over the decision between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski

Many mixed martial arts fans refused to accept the verdict that Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski, and controversy surrounding the fight’s outcome has only increased since. Tom Aspinall, on the other hand, advised fans to stop complaining and respectfully accept the judges’ verdict.

.@alexvolkanovski: If Islam Makhachev was a featherweight, I would crush him pic.twitter.com/6qfqs73wtw

– MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) February 13, 2023

At UFC284, held at the RAC Arena in Perth, MMA lovers witnessed an intense octagon fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. The Dagestani successfully defended his lightweight title 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 against The Australian.

MMA athletes from around the world, including those competing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, took to Twitter immediately after the superfight between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev to express their thoughts on the final decision.

🚨| Alexander Volkanovski has revealed what he said to Islam Makhachev during the fight.

“Is that all you have? You’re just trying to survive.

[per The MMA Hour]#UFC284 #UFC #MMA pic.twitter.com/npjsEWPX7x

— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) February 13, 2023

Tom Aspinall, a professional mixed martial artist from England, has also expressed his opinion, but he is urging fans to accept the referee’s verdict, saying: “Whoever you thought was the main event winner, play not matter.”

“The decision is the decision. More importantly we won as fans, what an honor to see one of the most technical displays of MMA we have ever seen. Not to mention the absolute heart and will to win of both fighters. Complaining online won’t change anything, be glad you got to experience such an epic fight you ungrateful bunch of fanny.” Tom added.

Alex Volkanovski defeated Islam Makhachev on the Verdict Scorecard.#UFC284 pic.twitter.com/ZGGF1dkNMO

— Verdict (@VerdictMMA) February 12, 2023

The English heavyweight contender is indeed correct; the battle was epic in every way; Both fighters gave it their all from the opening bell to the final bell.

As one would expect from a match between the world’s two best fighters in their respective weight classes, there was relentless action and thrills throughout the 25-minute, five-round encounter.

It was clear from the start of the fight that both champions were in the octagon to show off their impressive MMA skills.