Joshua Cook
Sep 24, 2023, 10:13 AMOn Saturday, October 21, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates, Islam Makhachev will go head-to-head with Alexander «The Great» Volkanovski in an 5-round lightweight showdown for UFC title. Find out how to watch the fight live.
 Islam Makhachev |
 Alexander Volkanovski The Great |
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|---|---|---|
| Country |
 RussiaMakhachkala, Dagestan, Russia |
 AustraliaShellharbour, New South Wales, Australia |
| Age | 32 years | 35 years |
| Pro | 13 years | 11 years |
| Height | 5′ 10″ (178 cm) | 5′ 6″ (168 cm) |
| Reach | 70½″ (178 cm) | 71½″ (181 cm) |
| Division | lightweight (155 lbs / 70,3 kg) |
featherweight (145 lbs / 65,8 kg) |
| Stance |
 southpaw |
 orthodox |
| Titles |
 UFC (lightweight) |
UFC (featherweight) |
| Record | 24 - 1 - 0 (4 KOs) |
26 - 2 - 0 (13 KOs) |
| KOs | 16% | 50% |
| Inactive | 252 days | 105 days |
| Advant. |
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The fight will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, Arab Emirates.
What time do the first fights of UFC 294 start?
USAThe fight night will start on Saturday, October 21 at 10:30 AM New York time.
CanadaThe fight night will start on Saturday, October 21 at 10:30 AM Ottawa time.
United KingdomThe fight night will start on Saturday, October 21 at 3:30 PM London time.
IrelandThe fight night will start on Saturday, October 21 at 3:30 PM Dublin time.
AustraliaThe fight night will start on Sunday, October 22 at 1:30 AM Canberra time.
New ZealandThe fight night will start on Sunday, October 22 at 3:30 AM Wellington time.
Watch Live: How to Stream Makhachev vs Volkanovski Fight.
Who fights on Saturday, October 21?
Fight card subject to change.
| Division | Fighter #1 | Fighter #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Islam Makhachev (24 - 1 - 0) | Alexander Volkanovski (26 - 2 - 0) | UFC |
| middleweight (185 lbs) | Kamaru Usman (20 - 3 - 0) | Khamzat Chimaev (12 - 0 - 0) | |
| light heavyweight (205 lbs) | Magomed Ankalaev (17 - 1 - 1) | Johnny Walker (21 - 7 - 0) | |
| middleweight (185 lbs) | Ikram Aliskerov (14 - 1 - 0) | Warlley Alves (14 - 6 - 0) | |
| bantamweight (135 lbs) | Said Nurmagomedov (17 - 3 - 0) | Muin Gafurov (18 - 5 - 0) | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | Tim Elliott (19 - 12 - 1) | Muhammad Mokaev (9 - 0 - 0) | |
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Mohammad Yahya (12 - 3 - 0) | Trevor Peek (8 - 1 - 0) | |
| bantamweight (135 lbs) | Javid Basharat (14 - 0 - 0) | Victor Henry (23 - 6 - 0) | |
| middleweight (185 lbs) | Sedriques Dumas (8 - 1 - 0) | Abu Azaitar (14 - 3 - 1) | |
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Anshul Jubli (7 - 0 - 0) | Mike Breeden (10 - 6 - 0) | |
| featherweight (145 lbs) | Nathaniel Wood (19 - 5 - 0) | Muhammad Naimov (9 - 2 - 0) | |
| strawweight (115 lbs) | Jinh Yu Frey (11 - 9 - 0) | Victoria Dudakova (7 - 0 - 0) | |
| middleweight (185 lbs) | Bruno Silva (23 - 9 - 0) | Sharabutdin Magomedov (11 - 0 - 0) |
Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev is a Russian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Makhachev has been performing for 13 years.
The last fight of Islam Makhachev took place on February 11, 2023 against Alexander Volkanovski (25 - 1 - 0).
Makhachev won by unanimous decision (UD).
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski
On October 22, 2022 Islam Makhachev became the UFC lightweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.
UFC World champion Islam Makhachev
Total fights: 25
Wins: 24
Wins by KO: 4
Wins by subm: 11
Wins by dec: 9
Losses: 1
Losses by KO: 1
Losses by subm: 0
Losses by dec: 0
Draws: 0How many fights did Islam Makhachev have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-01 | Dustin Poirier | Win Submission (D'arce Choke) |
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| 2023-10-21 | Alexander Volkanovski | Win KO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2023-02-11 | Alexander Volkanovski | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-10-22 | Charles Oliveira | Win Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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| 2022-02-26 | Bobby Green | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2021-10-30 | Dan Hooker | Win Submission (Kimura) |
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| 2021-07-17 | Thiago Moises | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2021-03-06 | Drew Dober | Win Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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| 2019-09-07 | Davi Ramos | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2019-04-20 | Arman Tsarukyan | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2018-07-28 | Kajan Johnson | Win Submission (Armbar) |
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| 2018-01-20 | Gleison Tibau | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2017-02-11 | Nik Lentz | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2016-09-17 | Chris Wade | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2015-10-03 | Adriano Martins | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2015-05-23 | Leo Kuntz | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2014-09-07 | Ivica Truscek | Win Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| 2014-06-07 | Yuri Ivlev | Win Submission (Armbar) |
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| 2013-08-21 | Rander Junio | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-04-09 | Mansour Barnaoui | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2012-09-02 | Anatoly Kormilkin | Win Submission (Inverted Triangle Choke) |
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| 2011-12-15 | Migel Grigoryan | Win Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| 2011-07-02 | Vladimir Egoyan | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2011-07-01 | Magomed Ibragimov | Win Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| 2011-05-06 | Martiros Grigoryan | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2011-02-12 | Tengiz Khuchua | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2010-08-01 | Magomed Bekbolatov | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
Who all beat Islam Makhachev?
Islam Makhachev's defeat
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-03 | Adriano Martins | Loss KO (Punch) |
Alexander «The Great» Volkanovski
Alexander Volkanovski is an Australian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Volkanovski has been performing for 11 years.
The last fight of Alexander Volkanovski took place on July 8, 2023 against 
Yair Rodriguez (15 - 3 - 0).
Volkanovski won by technical knockout (TKO).
Alexander Volkanovski vs. Yair Rodriguez
On December 14, 2019 Alexander Volkanovski became the UFC featherweight champion.
Volkanovski defeated world champion 
Max Holloway.
UFC World champion Alexander Volkanovski
Total fights: 28Wins: 26Wins by KO: 13Wins by subm: 3Wins by dec: 10Losses: 2Losses by KO: 1Losses by subm: 0Losses by dec: 1Draws: 0How many fights did Alexander Volkanovski have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-17 | Ilia Topuria | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2023-10-21 | Islam Makhachev | Loss KO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2023-07-08 | Yair Rodriguez | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2023-02-11 | Islam Makhachev | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-07-02 | Max Holloway | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-04-09 | Chan Sung Jung | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2021-09-25 | Brian Ortega | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2020-07-11 | Max Holloway | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2019-12-14 | Max Holloway | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2019-05-11 | Jose Aldo | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2018-12-29 | Chad Mendes | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2018-07-14 | Darren Elkins | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2018-02-10 | Jeremy Kennedy | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2017-11-18 | Shane Young | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2017-06-10 | Mizuto Hirota | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2016-11-26 | Yusuke Kasuya | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2016-07-08 | Jai Bradney | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2016-03-19 | Jamie Mullarkey | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2015-12-04 | Yusuke Yachi | Win Submission (Triangle Choke) |
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| 2015-06-14 | James Bishop | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2014-11-01 | David Butt | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2014-10-24 | Kyle Reyes | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2014-07-26 | Jai Bradney | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2014-05-17 | Rodolfo Marques | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2014-02-01 | Greg Atzori | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2013-12-14 | Luke Catubig | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2013-05-10 | Corey Nelson | Loss TKO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2013-04-06 | Anton Zafir | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2013-02-23 | Regan Wilson | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2012-05-19 | Gerhard Voigt | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
Who all beat Alexander Volkanovski?
Alexander Volkanovski's defeat
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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| 2024-02-17 | Ilia Topuria | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2023-10-21 | Islam Makhachev | Loss KO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2023-02-11 | Islam Makhachev | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-05-10 | Corey Nelson | Loss TKO (Head Kick and Punches) |
Makhachev and Volkanovski are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.Nevertheless, I think that Islam Makhachev will win by unanimous decision.
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