On October 21, at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi (UAE), Makhachev knocked out Alex Volkanovski in the first round. Thus, Islam defended the UFC lightweight championship belt for the second time in his career.
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At the start of 2023, Makhachev had already beaten Volkanovski. But then he needed all five rounds.
“Islam Makhachev is the best fighter in the world today. Prove me wrong,” Abdel-Aziz wrote on social media.
Source: Sport
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