Alexander Volkanovski — who lost the main card fight via decision — went the five-round distance against Russian lightweight Islam Makhachev.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/ufc/ufc-284-logan-paul-tony-galati-nic-naitanui-join-for-the-ultimate-crossover-at-perths-rac-arena--c-9735286

A rematch between the pair has been on the cards since, but the UFC opted to prioritise a second clash between Oliveira, 32, and Makhachev, 31, after the Brazilian stopped Beneil Dariush in Round 1 in June.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ufc/ufc-294-charles-oliveira-islam-makhachev-fight-b2427687.html

He once drove social media star Hasbulla and shared photos of MMA stars Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev, and YouTuber Logan Paul.

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Makhachev gets dropped by a huge right hand with a minute to go.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/10166640/ufc-284-volkanovski-makhachev-live-result-scorecard-reaction/

Remarkably, in the fifth frame, Volkanovski almost took down the grappling specialist, before flooring Makhachev one last time with a stiff punch that set up an enthralling final minute.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/ufc/ufc-284-results-volkanovski-makhachev-yair-rodriguez-b2280573.html

The unexpected setback has opened the door for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, who will step in to fight lightweight champ Islam Makhachev on just 11 days’ notice.

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UFC president Dana White said of Hasbulla, who is pals with retired and current lightweight champions Khabib Nurmagomedov and Islam Makhachev: “So I’m going to tell you something.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/10593031/hasbulla-wwe-wrestlemania-invite/

Volkanovski dropped Makhachev in the fifth round and finished the bout on top, raining blows on the lightweight champion.

Source: https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8082929/surprised-i-didnt-get-my-hand-raised-volkanovski-calls-for-rematch/?src=rss

Volkanovski starts pressing forward, lands a right hand and sweeps Makhachev down then lands punches as Makhachev stands.

Source: https://411mania.com/mma/ufc-284-report-makhachev-retains-over-volkanovski/

Volkanovski starts pressing forward, lands a right hand and sweeps Makhachev down then lands punches as Makhachev stands.

Source: https://411mania.com/mma/ufc-284-report-makhachev-retains-over-volkanovski/

Volkanovski worked Makhachev’s body early in round two and scored another shot to the head, but Makhachev countered by grabbing a leg and scoring another takedown.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/02/12/ufc-284-pros-react-to-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski/

Volk is looking slick on the feet but Makhachev carries that extra power in his natural weight class so doesn't need to land as often.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-11736501/Islam-Makhachev-vs-Alexander-Volkanovski-UFC-284-2023-Live-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490