Injuries are a part of the fight business, and especially when it's a bout of significance, a serious injury can threaten an entire card. In boxing, the entire card is built around the main event when it's a pay-per-view show.
October 11, 2023 at 11:30 am EDTPERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 12: Islam Makhachev of Russia and Alexander Volkanovski of Australia talk after their UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia. October 11, 2023 at 11:30 am EDT
Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski agreed to step in with 11 days' notice and face Makhachev in the main event of UFC 294, a rematch of a phenomenal bout at UFC 284 thatDespite the loss on the record, so many thought Volkanovski won the fight that he remains ranked ahead of Makhachev on the. Volkanovski is No. 2 behind heavyweight champion Jon Jones, with Makhachev at No. 3. Oliveira is No. 5.
By each saying yes — Makhachev agreeing to defend against Volkanovski and Volkanovski agreeing to fight on less than two weeks' notice — it quite literally saved the show. He didn’t care if it was Volkanovski, or Mateusz Gamrot or any other top contender. He was determined to defend his belt and show he’s the best lightweight in the world.
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