The much-anticipated UFC 294 faced a surprise twist as Charles Oliveira withdrew due to injury. The main event now showcases a rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 21 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. However, there’s uncertainty about whether both belts are at stake or just one. Let’s explore the fight’s details further.
UFC 294 Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski
In the upcoming UFC 294, Islam Makhachev, the current lightweight champion, will be defending his title against Alexander Volkanovski. However, it is important to note that Volkanovski, who is the current featherweight champion, will not be putting his belt at stake in this fight. Only Makhachev will be putting his lightweight title on the line.
Volkanovski faces a challenging situation as he has a limited timeframe of approximately 10 days to prepare for a title fight in a weight division above his usual category.
In their previous encounter, Makhachev emerged victorious over Volkanovski through a unanimous decision.
Since February, Makhachev has not participated in any competitions, whereas Volkanovski successfully defended his featherweight title against Yair Rodriguez in July.
Volkanovski’s professional record consists of 26 wins, 2 losses, and no draws, while Makhachev has accumulated 24 wins, 1 loss, and no draws.
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Prepare for the eagerly awaited clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev at UFC 294. Makhachev will be defending his lightweight title in this highly anticipated event.
Don’t miss out on the excitement UFC 294 guarantees to deliver the most thrilling fight card of the year!
Make sure not to overlook UFC 294 Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2, where they will compete for the UFC Lightweight Title live from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
