On one hand, UFC featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski doesn’t have a lot of time to worry about whether he prepared correctly for his rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294.. On the other Alexander Volkanovski was humble in the octagon after losing the title fight to Islam Makhachev. The Perth crowd largely booed the victor after he was awarded the win, but Volkanovski urged the The Russian fighter’s compliment referred to Volkanovski (26-3-0) taking the fight on just 11 days’ notice after Makhachev’s original opponent, Charles Oliveira, withdrew with a cut. Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 full fight preview: Head-to-toe Lightweight bout breakdown for UFC 294 main event match TODAY (Sat., Oct. 21, 2023) inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi Watch UFC 294 full fight video highlights: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 earlier today (Sat., Oct. 21, 2023) live on ESPN+ PPV from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski -- Round 2: Volkanovski slipped under a wild punch from Makhachev and tried to fire a few power shots of his own. Volkanovski landed punches to the body Makhachev will move from one rematch to another, this time with a far more competitive two-to-tango partner, Alexander Volkanovski.The last fight ended with the featherweight champ on top of a Winner: Islam Makhachev 2-0 (def. Alexander Volkanovski twice) History will look back on 2023 as a defining year in Makhachev's career. Chatter about Makhachev being the "next Khabib" is over. Keep in mind that we will also be the spot for the latest news, recaps, and post-fight analysis following “Makhachev vs. Volkanovski.” Without further delay, see below for the latest UFC 284 Though Volkanovski would drop Makhachev a couple of times in the fight, he was never able to deliver additional, significant damage. Volkanovski gave his all to successfully take the third round but was humbled by a perfectly-timed takedown in the fourth, when Makhachev grabbed hold of his leg and proceeded to stretch him out on the ground for 3eRQgS.