UFC 294, highly anticipated for its thrill, took an unexpected turn when Charles Oliveira had to pull out due to injury. The main attraction now features a rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Let’s delve deeper into the specifics of the fight.
UFC 294- Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Fight Details
Volkanovski is confronted with a tough task, having only about 10 days to get ready for a title fight in a higher weight division. In their initial bout, Makhachev won against Volkanovski by unanimous decision.
Since February, Makhachev hasn’t competed, whereas Volkanovski defended his featherweight title against Yair Rodriguez in July. Volkanovski’s record stands at 26 wins, 2 losses, and no draws, while Makhachev holds a record of 24 wins, 1 loss, and no draws.
We predict that on October 21 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Volkanovski will emerge victorious against Makhachev, claiming the lightweight title and becoming a two-division champion.
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In the lightweight championship, Islam Makhachev is favored with odds of -230, while Alexander Volkanovski stands at +190.
Get ready for the highly anticipated showdown between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev at UFC 294, where Makhachev will defend his lightweight title. Don’t miss this thrilling event UFC 294 promises to be the most exciting fight card of the year!
Be sure not to miss UFC 294 Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2, where they’ll battle for the UFC Lightweight Title live from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 21, 2023.