Feb 12, 2023 · Islam Makhachev has retained the UFC lightweight title after a thrilling 25-minute back-and-forth contest with 145-lb champion Alex Volkanovski at UFC 284 in Perth.

Oct 17, 2023 · Islam Makhachev of Russia punches Alexander Volkanovski of Australia in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC 284 event at RAC Arena on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia.

Feb 12, 2023 · Australia’s UFC featherweight champion, Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski was unable to dethrone UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, in a battle for pound-for-pound supremacy.

Oct 21, 2023 · After five close rounds in their first encounter, Islam Makhachev made quick work in the lightweight title rematch against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294. Makhachev knocked Volkanovski down...

Feb 12, 2023 · In front of a rowdy RAC Arena full of passionate fans who cheered on his opponent Alexander Volkanovski (25-2 MMA, 12-1 UFC), the promotion’s lightweight champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1...

Feb 12, 2023 · Islam Makhachev called his shot and followed through, venturing to Perth, Australia and defeating pound-for-pound king and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski to successfully...

Oct 21, 2023 · Islam Makhachev knocked out Alexander Volkanovski in the first round to retain his lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Russia's Makhachev, 31, dropped...

Oct 21, 2023 · UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (25-1) and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-3) faced off with Makhachev’s belt on the line in a short-notice rematch in the night’s main...

Oct 21, 2023 · Islam Makhachev (26-1-0) used a devastating kick with his left leg to Alexander Volkanovski’s right temple, then quickly pounced and used nine hammering blows with his left hand before referee Marc Goddard stopped the fight at the 3:06 mark of the first round.

Feb 12, 2023 · Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski met in a battle of the two best pound-for-pound fighters in the world and it was as closely contested as you’d expect.