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.
Associated PressIslam 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. – 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 Russian fighter’s compliment referred to Volkanovski taking the fight on just 11 days’ notice after Makhachev’s original opponent, Charles Oliveira, withdrew with a cut. Makhachev defeated Volkanovski with what many felt was a controversial unanimous decision after five competitive rounds.“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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