LIVE! Makhachev Vs. Volkanovski 2 Full Fight Blog, Streaming Updates

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight roost-ruler, Islam Makhachev, will run it back with his talented Featherweight counterpart, Alexander Volkanovski, or the second time in the same calendar year TODAY (Sat., Oct. 21, 2023) at UFC 294 inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Thank you, Charles.

Makhachev is riding arguably the best win streak in mixed martial arts (MMA) right now — a 12-fight tear that saw him largely dominate the competition to capture (and defend) the 155-pound crown. In that time, Volkanovski challenged him far more seriously than anyone else, so perhaps its fitting that an instant rematch ended up being next for the Russian.

Of course, Volkanovski is really putting it on the line this afternoon, too, accepting this fight on such short notice. His odds are winning the rematch did not improve by jumping on this opportunity, but at least he guarantees himself a second shot at Makhachev.

LEGACY IS ON THE LINE!

Live updates will begin to flow below the moment the two fighters make their way to the Octagon …

“The Great,” deemed the “challenger” because his 145-pound is not on the line, was the first to make the walk:

Then it was Makhachev time:

Round one:

In progress …

Round two:

Round three:

Round four:

Round five:

Final result:

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