The Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski rematch is fast approaching. Makhachev and Volkanovski will meet for the second time this weekend at UFC 294. This fight came up as a result of Charles Oliveria pulling out. So as we prepare for Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 at UFC 294, we compare their finishes to see who has more.
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Makhachev and Volkanovski will compete in the main event of a stacked card. The event also features Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev, Johnny Walker, Magomed Ankalaev, and many other big names. Therefore, we can expect a cracking card on Saturday.
Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Finishes comparison
Makhachev and Volkanovski compete with two contrasting styles. The Russian is a grappling heavy fighter while the Australian prefers to strike. And their records reflect this. Makhachev enters the octagon with a 24-1 record while Volkanovski has a 26-2 record.
Out of Makhachev’s 24 wins, 15 have been finishes. Therefore, the Russian has a 62.5% finish rate. Moreover, out of these 15 finishes, 4 have been knockouts or TKOs, while 11 have been submissions. Thus, the numbers are a true reflection of his strengths. While he is predominantly a grappler, he also possesses enough power to get the knockout win.
For Volkanovski, 16 of his 26 victories have been finishes. This gives the Australian a 61.5% finish rate. From his 16 finishes, 13 have been knockouts or TKOs, while three wins have come by submission. Thus, although Volkanovski prefers to strike, he is more than capable of getting a submission.
So although Volkanovski has one more finish than Makhachev, the Russian has a better finish rate. Therefore, Makhachev is the better finisher for now. However, things might change this weekend. With how much controversy the decision win caused last time, neither fighter will want to leave it up to the judges again.
So there you have it. This is how Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski compare in terms of their finishes in MMA. What do you make of these numbers? Do you think Islam Makhachev is a better finisher than Alexander Volkanovski?
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