Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294

• UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi delivered intense action.
• Islam Makhachev retained his title with a first-round knockout.
• Khamzat Chimaev secured a title shot with a decision win over Usman.

Abu Dhabi was the stage for UFC 294, a night of thrilling action featuring odd fouls, violent finishes, and the remarkable continuation of a dominant reign.

In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev showcased his supremacy by delivering a brutal head kick knockout to Alexander Volkanovski in the opening round.

Makhachev, originally set to face Charles Oliveira, who was sidelined due to a training camp injury, remained composed throughout the fight. He controlled Volkanovski with his clinch work and low kicks before delivering the decisive head kick that sealed his victory.

The post-fight picture remains uncertain as to who Makhachev’s next opponent will be. However, the champion expressed his readiness to face anyone, stating his eagerness to compete. Volkanovski, the featherweight titleholder, echoed the sentiment, hoping for a swift return to action once the cuts from this fight have healed.

Elsewhere on the card, Khamzat Chimaev secured his path to a middleweight title shot with a majority decision win over former welterweight king Kamaru Usman.

Chimaev wasted no time, using his power wrestling skills and nearly locking in a rear naked choke in the early moments of the bout. Although Usman rebounded in the second round with a strong striking performance, it wasn’t sufficient to overcome the 10-8 scorecards from the opening round.

The event provided fans with a mix of excitement, surprises, and standout performances. As the fighters recover and the dust settles, the combat sports world eagerly awaits UFC 295 in New York.

UFC 294 Fight Card Results:

• Main Event: Islam Makhachev (c) def. Alexander Volkanovski via first-round TKO (head kick, punches)
• Khamzat Chimaev def. Kamaru Usman via majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28)
• Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker ends in no contest (unintentional foul)
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• Ikram Aliskerov def. Warlley Alves via first-round TKO (knee, punches)
• Said Nurmagomedov def. Muin Gafurov via first-round submission (guillotine choke)
• Muhammad Mokaev def. Tim Elliot via third-round submission (arm triangle choke)
• Trevor Peek def. Mohammad Yahya via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
• Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry ends in no contest (accidental groin strike)
• Sedriques Dumas def. Abu Azaitar via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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• Mike Breeden def. Anshul Jubli via third-round knockout (punch)
• Muhammad Naimov def. Nathaniel Wood via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Viktoriia Dudakova def. Jinh Yu Frey via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Shara Magomedov def. Bruno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

As the combat sports world continues to evolve, UFC 294 added another exciting chapter to its rich history. Fans are left anticipating what’s next in the ever-enthralling world of mixed martial arts.

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