UFC 294 · 21 Oct 2023 · Full fight
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski · Full Fight
Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski by KO/TKO (head kick and punches) · Round 1
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4:03Round 1
Volkanovski opened with movement and pressure, but Makhachev stayed composed and kept presenting the left kick as a threat. The champion's kick found the target, dropped Volkanovski and immediately led to hammerfists on the ground. The referee stopped the fight at 3:06, giving Makhachev a decisive first-round knockout and a second title-fight win over Volkanovski.
- 6:32R1 · left-kick pressureMakhachev builds the finish by repeatedly threatening with the left kick and forcing Volkanovski to react.
- 6:58R1 · head-kick finishMakhachev lands the head kick, drops Volkanovski and follows with hammerfists for the stoppage.
- 10:04Official resultThe result is announced as Makhachev by knockout at 3:06 of round one.