Hilarious video shows Aussie MMA champion Alexander Volkanovski is afraid of something after all ahead of redemption shot at UFC 294: 'Islam would do it'
1 year, 2 months ago

Hilarious video shows Aussie MMA champion Alexander Volkanovski is afraid of something after all ahead of redemption shot at UFC 294: 'Islam would do it'

Daily Mail  

Widely admired for re-match given it was on just 11 days notice It takes a lot to rattle UFC superstar Alex Volkanovski - but it appears the man they call 'The Great' isn't a huge fan of open water. In a video shared on the Home of Fight page via X, the 35-year-old Aussie wasn't keen for a quick dip with his crew due to some recently applied stitches. It takes a lot to rattle UFC superstar Alex Volkanovski - but it appears he isn't a huge fan of open water In a video shared on the Home of Fight page via X, the 35-year-old Aussie wasn't initially keen for a quick dip with his crew The re-match in Abu Dhabi against the feared Russian reportedly also comes with a significant pay rise for the one-time rugby league prop from the NSW south coast. It comes after Volkanovski, dubbed the featherweight king, shocked the world this week by agreeing to a re-match in UFC 294 against the Russian on just 11 days notice 'This is the fight that I think needed to happen,' he said.

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UFC 303: Alexander Volkanovski ‘100 per cent’ keen to replace Conor McGregor or Michael Chandler
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UFC 303: Alexander Volkanovski ‘100 per cent’ keen to replace Conor McGregor or Michael Chandler

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UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results
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UFC 294 LIVE: Volkanovski vs Makhachev and Chimaev vs Usman – fight results

The Independent  

✕ Close Jake Paul mocks KSI after loss to Tommy Fury Islam Makhachev stunned Alexander Volkanovski with a first-round knockout on Saturday, retaining the lightweight title in their rematch at UFC 294. In February, Makhachev outpointed Volkanovski – who holds the featherweight belt – in the latter’s native Australia, in a competitive clash that left many fans desiring a rematch. …

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round
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UFC 294: Islam Makhachev stuns Alexander Volkanovski with head-kick KO in first round

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Makhachev stops Volkanovski in first round to retain UFC lightweight crown
1 year, 2 months ago

Makhachev stops Volkanovski in first round to retain UFC lightweight crown

Al Jazeera  

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev has retained his title with a first-round stoppage of Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294, an Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Featherweight champion Volkanovski of Australia, taking the fight on just 11 days’ notice, moved up to the 155-pound limit to be a replacement for former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, who suffered …

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Islam Makhachev KNOCKS OUT Alexander Volkanovski after landing stunning head kick at UFC 294, with Russian defending his title in emphatic style following Khamzat Chimaev's win over Kamaru Usman in co

Daily Mail  

Islam Makhachev delivered a spectacular head kick to extinguish Alexander Volkanovski's dream of becoming a two-weight champion at UFC 294. Islam Makhachev landed this head kick and it was the telling blow, leading to the first round finish at UFC 294. The Russian put a finger to his lips as he walked cooly away with his opponent receiving treatment Makhachev …

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt
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UFC 294: Islam Makhachev KOs Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight belt

The Hindu  

Russia’s Islam Makhachev scored a stunning first-round knockout victory over Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at Saturday’s UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi, handing the Australian his first KO loss in over a decade. Reigning featherweight champ Volkanovski stepped up a division to fight Makhachev for the lightweight title in February and lost by decision, and when Makhachev’s …

Alexander Volkanovski admits it’s ‘crazy’ to fight Islam Makhachev on short notice
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UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats
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UFC 294 - Makhachev vs Volkanovski: Lightweight title LIVE streaming details, full fight cards, stats

The Hindu  

The UFC 294 main event features a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC lightweight title with Islam Makhachev defending his title against Alexander Volkanovski for a second consecutive fight. FOLLOW | UFC 294 Makhachev vs Volkanovski LIVE Key stats: Islam Makhachev Alexander Volkanovski Age 31 35 Height/weight 178cm/70.3kg 168cm/70.08 Reach 179.1cm 181.6cm Record 24-1-0 26-2-0 Recent form W-W-W-W-W W-L-W-W-W The …

UFC 294: Charles Oliveira replaced by Alexander Volkanovski in Islam Makhachev fight
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Alex Volkanovski has 11 days to prepare for the fight of a lifetime after accepting short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294
1 year, 2 months ago

Alex Volkanovski has 11 days to prepare for the fight of a lifetime after accepting short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294

ABC  

Last time, Alex Volkanovski gave himself months to prepare to scale the mountain that is Russia's Islam Makhachev. Alex Volkanovski lost the battle but the war is just beginning Photo shows A man punches his opponent in an MMA bout Alex Volkanovski might have come up short in his quest to become a two-weight UFC champion but his rivarly with …

UFC 284: Islam Makhachev beats Alexander Volkanovski to defend lightweight title
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The Hindu  

Islam Makhachev defied a rowdy crowd and a sustained challenge from Alexander Volkanovski on Sunday to cement his supremacy in the UFC lightweight division in a grueling fight in Perth, Western Australia. In the main event of UFC 284, Makhachev defended his 155-pound belt with an unanimous decision and claimed the title of best pound-for-pound fighter from featherweight champion Australian …

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Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

The taunts from UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev about a supposed lack of size aren’t likely to unsettle Alexander Volkanovski. But, “No one’s ever just overpowered me.” At 5-feet 6-inches, featherweight titleholder Volkanovski will give up four inches in height and 15 pounds in weight to Makhachev when he moves up a division for the lightweight title fight, the main …

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanosvski - UFC 284: Date, start time, channel, stream, undercard
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Daily Mail  

Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title for the first time in enemy territory when he faces Alexander Volkanovski in Australia at UFC 284. Islam Makhachev will fight Alexander Volkanovski this weekend in Perth Conor McGregor was the first fighter in the history of the UFC to win two belts simultaneously With Volkanovski moving up to lightweight, the featherweight …

Volkanovski moves up and sizes up Makhachev ahead of UFC 284
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Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — The taunts from UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev about a supposed lack of size aren’t likely to unsettle Alexander Volkanovski. But, “No one’s ever just overpowered me.” At 5-feet 6-inches, featherweight titleholder Volkanovski will give up four inches in height and 15 pounds in weight to Makhachev when he moves up a division for the lightweight title …

Alex Volkanovski's trainer Joe Lopez explains why he'd beat Islam, Khabib and Conor McGregor UFC 284
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Daily Mail  

Alex Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez is quietly confident that the featherweight kingpin will etch his name in the history book at UFC 284 against Islam Makhachev - and insists his fighter would have no problems with octagon legends Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov, either. Alex Volkanovski's coach Joe Lopez is quietly confident that the featherweight kingpin will make history at …

UFC 284: Alex Volkanovski outlines key to victory over Islam Makhachev
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UFC 284: Alex Volkanovski outlines key to victory over Islam Makhachev

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UFC highlights in 2022: Best fight, knockout, fighter and more
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UFC Dana White confirms Alex Volkanovski lightweight title shot champion Oliviera Makhachev Aussie
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Daily Mail  

UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Alexander Volkanovski will receive the next shot at the lightweight crown - fighting the winner of this weekend's bout between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev. The Aussie is already the featherweight champion - a title he has defended since 2019 Volkanovski will now have a shot at holding two belts simultaneously - a …

Why featherweight king Alex Volkanovski did not feel like a UFC champion until he almost lost his title
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ABC  

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UFC 260: Alexander Volkanovski tests positive for COVID-19, featherweight title defence postponed
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The Hindu  

Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight title defence against Brian Ortega at UFC 260 has been postponed after the Australian said on Sunday that he tested positive for coronavirus. Volkanovski's fight with Ortega, originally scheduled to be the co-main event on March 27 in Las Vegas, will be rescheduled due to COVID-19 protocols. Alexander Volkanovski, 32, said he tested negative before leaving Australia …

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