Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski

Islam Makhachev

29-1

Winner

“The Great”

28-4

Winner

Islam Makhachev

KO/TKO (Kick · Head · At Distance) · Round 1 — 3:06

21 October 2023 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Key takeaways

Islam Makhachev beat Alexander Volkanovski by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:06.
Islam Makhachev landed 39 of 46 total strikes and 0 of 1 takedowns, with 0:19 of control time.
They have met once before: Islam Makhachev won by unanimous decision at UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski.

Islam MakhachevAlexander Volkanovski

29-1Record28-4

31Age on fight night35

5′10″ (178 cm)Height5′6″ (168 cm)

70.5″ (179 cm)Reach71.5″ (182 cm)

155 lb (70.3 kg)Weight145 lb (65.8 kg)

SouthpawStanceOrthodox

Eagles MMATeamFreestyle Fighting Gym

Makhachkala, Dagestan, RussiaFromShellharbour, New South Wales, Australia

39of 46 · 85%Total strikes landed11of 18 · 61%

19of 23Head strikes5of 11

16of 19Body strikes2of 2

4of 4Leg strikes4of 5

1Knockdowns0

0:19Control time0:49

Counts are total strikes thrown and landed — the source does not separate significant strikes.

Islam Makhachev	Round	Alexander Volkanovski
39/46strikes0/1TD1KD0:19control	R1	11/18strikes0/0TD0KD0:49control

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