What a night, fight fans! UFC 294 gave us a spectacle for the ages as Islam Makhachev (25-1-0) went toe-to-toe with the never-say-die Alexander Volkanovski.
Makhachev, who had the longest active win streak in the UFC, faced off against the tough featherweight legend Volkanovski, and the result was a showstopper!
The lead-up to this fight had everyone on the edge of their seats. Makhachev, known for his incredible wrestling skills, was up against the striking and resilient Alexander Volkanovski, a man who had carved his name as one of the greatest in the featherweight division.
Makhachev, the Dagestani powerhouse, had plans of his own for this matchup. While everyone expected a ground war, he decided to surprise us all. Volkanovski’s defence was geared up for grappling, but he seemed unprepared for the striking and kicking game Makhachev had up his sleeve. It was in the very first round that things got wild.
Hold onto your hats, because this is where the magic happened! Makhachev, in a jaw-dropping move, landed a picture-perfect head kick that caught Volkanovski square on the temple. Down he went, and the crowd went absolutely bananas. The referee had no choice but to call the fight in favour of Makhachev.
Makhachev’s win over the near-invincible Volkanovski not only announced his arrival on the big stage but also ranked him 1 in the pound-for-pound rankings.
Official UFC 294 Result: Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski via KO in Round 1
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