Athletistic/MMA. The head of the UFC, Dana White, spoke about what awaits a brilliant fight with the participation of Russian Islam Makhachev and Australian Alex Volkanovski. They will challenge for the UFC lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi (UAE).

The tournament will take place on October 21. The Russian will have to defend his championship belt.

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Initially, Makhachev was expected to fight with Brazilian Charles Oliveira. But the former UFC champion declined the fight due to injury.

“I am very grateful to Alex and Islam for agreeing to this fight. This rarely happens and people want to watch this kind of fight. I believe a great spectacle awaits us,” said the businessman.

Athletistic will broadcast the main matches of the tournament live.


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