UFC 294 video: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 pre-fight press conference faceoff

ABU DHABI – Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski got an official first look at each other on UFC 294 fight week after Thursday’s pre-fight press conference.

Champion Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) and challenger Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) will rematch in Saturday’s lightweight title main event, which takes place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island with a main card that airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN+.

After Charles Oliveira suffered an injury, Volkanovski stepped in on 11 days’ notice as a replacement and will attempt to avenge his debatable unanimous decision loss to Oliveira at UFC 284 in February.

Check out the video above to see Makhachev and Volkanovski face off at the UFC 294 pre-fight press conference.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 294.