Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski
The Story
Islam Makhachev's lightweight title defense against Alexander Volkanovski in their short-notice UFC 294 rematch — the fight where Volk took it on twelve days notice.
The Stakes
- •Lightweight title (Makhachev's first true defense)
- •Rematch of the UFC 284 close decision
- •Volkanovski's two-fight lightweight campaign
- •UFC 294 main event