OCTOBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
ISLAM MAKHACHEV LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN •
1 LOSS •
- KO
LIGHTWEIGHT
16 WIN
1 LOSS
- KO
Alexander Volkanovski dismisses 'nothing to lose' narrative from Islam Makhachev before UFC 294 Contrary to what Islam Makhachev says, Alexander Volkanovski believes “there’s definitely a lot to lose” for himself at UFC 294.
Islam Makhachev scoffs at Alexander Volkanovski's UFC 294 prediction Islam Makhachev can’t recall when Alexander Volkanovski knocked out an opponent, so he’s not too worried about it entering UFC 294.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Islam Makhachev coach Javier Mendez unfazed by UFC 294 change to Alexander Volkanovski rematch Coach Javier Mendez explains why he’s not worried about Islam Makhachev’s late UFC 294 opponent change.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Islam Makhachev coach Javier Mendez unfazed by UFC 294 change to Alexander Volkanovski rematch Coach Javier Mendez explains why he’s not worried about Islam Makhachev’s late UFC 294 opponent change.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Alexander Volkanovski 'can't afford' to show Islam Makhachev too much respect: 'I need to go for the finish' Alexander Volkanovski will look to approach things differently in his rematch vs. Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
OCTOBER 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
UFC 294 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Daniel Cormier calls Islam Makhachev's title fight Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, who will step in for Joe Rogan, are set to call the action at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Robert Whittaker: Alexander Volkanovski's head space on short notice could be better than first Islam Makhachev fight Robert Whittaker sees the short-notice UFC 294 headliner potentially playing in Alexander Volkanovski’s favor.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Robert Whittaker: Alexander Volkanovski's head space on short notice could be better than first Islam Makhachev fight Robert Whittaker sees the short-notice UFC 294 headliner potentially playing in Alexander Volkanovski’s favor.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Israel Adesanya: Alexander Volkanovski is going to stop Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 Israel Adesanya believes no judges will be needed to crown a new two-division champion at UFC 294.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Islam Makhachev's coach expects Alexander Volkanovski to take more chances in UFC 294 rematch Javier Mendez thinks Alexander Volkanovski will be less cautious in his rematch vs. Islam Makhachev.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Alexander Volkanovski aims to shock the world vs. Islam Makhachev: If anyone can do it 'off the couch,' it's me Alexander Volkanovski thinks all the pressure is on Islam Makhachev ahead of their title-fight rematch.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Islam Makhachev not surprised Alexander Volkanovski stepped in at UFC 294: 'He don't put his belt, he just make money' Islam Makhachev thinks Alexander Volkanovski has nothing to lose by stepping in on short notice at UFC 294.
OCTOBER 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Alexander Volkanovski looked good vs. Islam Makhachev, but 'all the world knows he lose' Khabib Nurmagomedov says it never mattered who Islam Makhachev fought at UFC 294 – he’s ready to defend his title.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Alexander Volkanovski looked good vs. Islam Makhachev, but 'all the world knows he lose' Khabib Nurmagomedov says it never mattered who Islam Makhachev fought at UFC 294 – he’s ready to defend his title.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Photos: Charles Oliveira shows nasty cut that canceled UFC 294 main event vs. Islam Makhachev Following his UFC 294 withdrawal, Charles Oliveira shared photos of a leaking eyebrow gash that caused Islam Makhachev cancellation.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Charles Oliveira Out, Alexander Volkanovski In Against Islam Makhachev At UFC 294 | Fightful News UFC's next PPV gets a big change.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • FIGHTFUL.COM
Charles Oliveira out, Alexander Volkanovski to rematch Islam Makhachev for lightweight title at UFC 294 Alexander Volkanovski will replace an injured Charles Oliveira to take on Islam Makhachev in a title rematch at UFC 294.
OCTOBER 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Spinning Back Clique LIVE (11 a.m. ET): Bellator 300 and the company's future, Islam Makhachev, Bobby Green, more Our “Spinning Back Clique” panel discusses Bellator 300 and the promotion’s future, UFC Fight Night 229’s big upst and much more.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Mateusz Gamrot to serve as UFC 294 backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira Mateuz Gamrot will be the UFC 294 backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira, Dana White confirmed.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
UFC champ Islam Makhachev explains 'big motivation' to beat Charles Oliveira again Rematching Charles Oliveira in the same place at UFC 294 is deja vu for Islam Makhachev, but his motivation hasn’t faltered.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Grant Dawson: Islam Makhachev 'beatable,' Charles Oliveira rematch 'a much more competitive fight' Grant Dawson expects a much better showing from Charles Oliveira in his UFC 294 title rematch with Islam Makhachev.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Colby Covington: Islam Makhachev using my name for headlines, won't 'actually step up' and fight me Colby Covington thinks UFC champ Islam Makhachev is just using his name for clout and isn’t serious about a move to welterweight.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Colby Covington: Islam Makhachev using my name for headlines, won't 'actually step up' and fight me Colby Covington thinks UFC champ Islam Makhachev is just using his name for clout and isn’t serious about a move to welterweight.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Islam Makhachev welcomes Colby Covington's challenge, wants chance at second title after UFC 294 Islam Makhachev is eyeing the welterweight strap if he’s able to log a second 155-pound title defense at UFC 294 this month.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Islam Makhachev welcomes Colby Covington's challenge, wants chance at second title after UFC 294 Islam Makhachev is eyeing the welterweight strap if he’s able to log a second 155-pound title defense at UFC 294 this month.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
