On just 11 days notice, Alexander Volkanovski will step in for Charles Oliveira to face Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Unger/Getty Images It's surely a risk.
UFC 294 is a wrap from Abu Dhabi and it delivered in numerous ways. From odd fouls throughout the night to violent finishes, this event really had it all.
FINAL THOUGHTS. I like the idea of a Makhachev vs. Oliveira rematch, but I’d like for it to breathe a little. Giving the shot to the Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje 2 winner would be fine and
Volkanovski (26-2) rebounded from the Makhachev loss to beat Yair Rodriguez via third-round TKO in a featherweight title fight at UFC 290 in July. The 35-year-old Australian has five successful
UFC free fight: Islam Makhachev captures vacant belt with dominant submission of Charles Oliveira. Islam Makhachev made it look easy against Charles Oliveira. At UFC 280 in October 2022 in Abu Dhabi, Makhachev faced Oliveira for the vacant lightweight title. In what was meant to be Makhachev’s toughest test to date, it was perhaps his best
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