: Volkanovski stepped in on less than two weeks' notice to attempt to avenge his loss.
: Volkanovski finished the final round in top position landing heavy strikes, but Makhachev’s early lead in striking and control time earned him the unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46). The Rematch: UFC 294
: Makhachev ended all doubt by landing a perfectly timed left head kick in the first round.
: After the kick dropped Volkanovski, Makhachev followed up with ground strikes, ending the fight at 3:06 of Round 1 to retain his title . UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski Results
The rivalry between and Alexander Volkanovski featured two of the most technical high-stakes matchups in modern UFC history, both with the Lightweight Championship on the line. Makhachev ultimately won both encounters to cement his status as the pound-for-pound king. Quick Stats & Series Summary UFC 284 Feb 11, 2023 Makhachev def. Volkanovski Decision (Unanimous) Perth, Australia UFC 294 Oct 21, 2023 Makhachev def. Volkanovski KO (Head Kick) Abu Dhabi, UAE The First Meeting: UFC 284