Islam Makhachev (26-1-0) used a devastating kick with his left leg to Alexander Volkanovski’s right temple, then quickly pounced and used nine hammering blows with his left hand before referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight at the 3:06 mark of the first round. Makhachev’s win ties him for the third-longest win streak in UFC history (13).
Islam Makhachev of Russia, on top, battles Alex Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during UFC 294, mixed martial arts fights at the Ethihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev watched featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski enter the octagon inside Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi to the 1981 hit “Land Down Under” by Australian band Men At Work.
The victory brought closure to a rivalry that started when Volkanovski gave Makhachev what might have been the toughest test of his career in their epic 155-pound championship bout at UFC 284 in February.“Great setup, good kick,” Volkanovski said. “It’s hard, never like losing. He’s a great champion, what are you going to do? Credit it to him.”Asked who he wanted next, Makhachev replied, “I never choose. Dana , give me someone.
“I was a school kid when he was fighting,” Chimaev said of Usman. “This bout to me means big things.”In the highly anticipated light heavyweight battle between No. 2 Magomed Ankalaev and No. 7 Johnny Walker , it was declared a no-contest at 3:13 of the first round. Ankalaev landed what was deemed an unintentional knee while Walker was down and the bout was paused.
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