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UFCUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2
LightweightTITLE FIGHT5 rounds scheduled
WIN
Islam Makhachev
RussiaIslam Makhachev
28-1-0
RESULT

Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski (TKO)

TKO · Round 1 · 3:06
Alexander Volkanovski
AustraliaAlexander Volkanovski
“The Great”
28-4-0
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West, United Arab Emirates

Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski by TKO in round 1 (3:06) in the Lightweight title main event of UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2, held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West.

Fight stats

Islam Makhachev
Alexander Volkanovski
1
Knockdowns
0
24 of 29
Significant strikes
4 of 6
83%
Sig. strike accuracy
67%
39 of 46
Total strikes
11 of 18
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0%
Takedown accuracy
—
0
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
0:19
Control time
0:49
Significant strikes by target
13 of 16
Head
0 of 1
9 of 11
Body
1 of 1
2 of 2
Leg
3 of 4
7 of 11
Distance
3 of 5
8 of 9
Clinch
1 of 1
9 of 9
Ground
0 of 0

By round

ROUND 1
1
KD
0
24 of 29
Sig. str.
4 of 6
39 of 46
Total str.
11 of 18
0 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 0
0
Sub. att
0
0:19
Ctrl
0:49

Frequently asked questions

Who won Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski?

Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski by TKO in round 1 (3:06) in the Lightweight title main event of UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2, held Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Etihad Arena, Yas Island/Yas West.

Referee
Marc Goddard
Time format
5 Rnd (5-5-5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Islam Makhachev 47%53% Alexander Volkanovski

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

28-1-0
Record
28-4-0
1740
Elo rating
1761
16
Win Streak
2
34
Age
37
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'6"
168 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
71"
180 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
Russia
Nationality
Australia

Striking Profile

2.45
SLpM
5.99
58%
Str. Acc.
57%
1.45
SApM
3.31
61%
Str. Def.
58%

Grappling Profile

3.10
TD Avg.
1.63
56%
TD Acc.
34%
91%
TD Def.
68%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
0.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Islam Makhachev · 5-0
  • W
    Jack Della Maddalena
    VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs MakhachevSat, Nov 15, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    Renato Moicano
    UFC 311: Makhachev vs MoicanoSat, Jan 18, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 4:05 · Lightweight
  • W
    Dustin Poirier
    UFC 302: Makhachev vs PoirierSat, Jun 1, 2024
    Submission · R5 · 2:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    Alexander Volkanovski
    UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2Sat, Oct 21, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:06 · Lightweight
  • W
    Alexander Volkanovski
    UFC 284: Makhachev vs VolkanovskiSat, Feb 11, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight
Alexander Volkanovski · 3-2
  • W
    Diego Lopes
    UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2Sat, Jan 31, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Diego Lopes
    UFC 314: Volkanovski vs LopesSat, Apr 12, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Ilia Topuria
    UFC 298: Volkanovski vs TopuriaSat, Feb 17, 2024
    TKO · R2 · 3:32 · Featherweight
  • L
    Islam Makhachev
    UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2Sat, Oct 21, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:06 · Lightweight
  • W
    Yair Rodriguez
    UFC 290: Volkanovski vs RodriguezSat, Jul 8, 2023
    TKO · R3 · 4:19 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 18 fights · 18 fights
26.9
Avg sig. strikes
100.8
2.28
Avg takedowns
1.83
5:38
Avg control time
3:19
88
Career high strikes
214
5
Career high TDs
7

Strike Distribution

Islam Makhachev
Strike target
Alexander Volkanovski
71%
Head
65%
24%
Body
10%
6%
Leg
25%
Islam Makhachev
Strike position
Alexander Volkanovski
57%
Distance
76%
18%
Clinch
8%
24%
Ground
15%