Volkanovski turned to Makhachev after losing his title fight
In the first round, Volkanovski was eliminated. He missed a powerful blow to the head, after which he could not stand.
The referee stopped the fight after Makhachev began to finish his opponent.
Note that the Russian fighter defended his championship title for the second time in his career. In early 2023, he also beat Volkanovski, but the fight later ended in a decision.
Source: Sport

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