Russian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Islam Makhachev defeated Australian Alexander Volkanovski at the UFC 294 tournament, which took place in Abu Dhabi on October 21, reports lenta.ru
The fight, which became the main event of the evening, ended early in the first round. Makhachev landed several powerful blows in the standing position, and then finished off Volkanovski on the ground.
This is Makhachev's second victory over Volkanovski. In the first fight, which took place in February 2023, the Russian also won by unanimous decision.
With this result, Makhachev, who is the UFC lightweight champion, remains undefeated in 25 fights in mixed martial arts. Volkanovski, who held the UFC featherweight title, suffered the third loss of his career.
