Islam Makhachev easily defeated Alexander Volkanovski in the lightweight title rematch at UFC 294 following five close rounds in their first meeting.

In the opening round, Makhachev used a head kick to take Volkanovski out, and he quickly ended the bout with strikes to the ground.

Just eleven days ago, Volkanovski entered the fight to replace Charles Oliveira, who had to be pulled due to an injury. Following the bout, he declared that his time as a lightweight fighter “is done” and that he would return to defending the featherweight belt.

In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev (13-0) defeated Kamaru Usman, the former welterweight champion, to earn a crack at the belt in the future.

Usman, who entered the battle less than two weeks prior, was knocked down right away and remained on the ground for the duration of the opening round. He fought in the second and third rounds, but was defeated by a majority vote.

Here’s how Marc Raimondi and Brett Okamoto witnessed every move at UFC 294:

Alexander Volkanovski loses to Islam Makhachev in the lightweight championship bout via KO

 

 

 

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski’s first bout took place in February and was a traditional five-round fight that saw both fighters have great success. The second fight, which took place on Saturday inside Etihad Arena at UFC 294, was all Makhachev’s.

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With a left head kick at 3:06 of the first round, Makhachev decisively defeated Volkanovski, the featherweight champion, to retain his 155-pound lightweight title.

Makhachev now has 13 wins in a row, tying him for third place all-time in UFC history. That was Volkanovski’s first victory in a fight since his fourth match, which took place in 2013. — Takeuchi

 

As it happened, at UFC 294: Ismail Makhachev ends Alexander Volkanovski’s victory with a first-round knockout.

 

 

Chimaev controlled the opening frame and almost locked in many chokes, giving the impression that he would get Usman out of there quickly.

 

However, there’s a reason Usman is among the greatest fighters of his generation and a former pound-for-pound champion. Over the course of the next two rounds, Usman, with only 11 days’ notice, drove the unbeaten Chimaev to the limit. Chimaev ultimately managed to defeat a majority vote (29-27, 29-27, 28-28).

Chimaev’s victory

Chimaev’s victory has qualified him for a middleweight title fight against Sean Strickland, the newly crowned champion. Coming into the fight, ESPN had Usman rated sixth in the world, pound for pound.

 

In his postfight interview, Chimaev stated, “I didn’t come here for the title.” “Get rich, have a good life, and fight someone.”

 

FAQS

How many kids does khabib have?

kin. In June 2013, Nurmagomedov tied the knot with Patimat. Together, the couple has three children: a son born on December 30, 2017, a girl born on June 1, 2015, and a son born on December 22, 2019. Khabib’s great-grandfather, Magomed, inspired the name of his first son.

 

Islam Makhachev wife

Zubaira Tughukov

Why Khabib retired?

Khabib’s wish to spend more time with his family is the cause. Given his aptitude for teaching the sport and interacting with competitors, Nurmagomedov’s permanent departure from the sport would be a great loss.

He’s always had a keen sense of the game and was one of the few who could dissect fights.

Is Khabib a millionaire?