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Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev

Result, odds and stats · Lightweight · 5 rounds

Sat, Oct 21, 2023Odds at the close
Islam Makhachev def. Alexander Volkanovski · KO/TKO, round 1 (3:06)
Underdog
Alexander
Volkanovski
Featherweight
Record
26-2
UFC
13-1
Age
35
Height
5'6"
Reach
71"
Stance
Orthodox
Record and age going into this fight.
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Closing lineno-vig, 7 US books
31%69%
Opened +215 / −290, closed +205 / −250. The line had barely moved from the open.
Favourite
Islam
Makhachev
Lightweight
Record
24-1
UFC
13-1
Age
31
Height
5'10"
Reach
70"
Stance
Southpaw
Record and age going into this fight.
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Fight stats

Alexander VolkanovskiIslam Makhachev
Significant strikes4 of 624 of 29
Knockdowns01
Takedowns0 of 00 of 1
Control time0:490:19
Submission attempts00

How they fight

Significant strikes landed per round, averaged over each fighter's UFC career before this fight. Rounds a fight ended in are left out, so early finishes don't pull the averages down.

24
11
Round 1
29
12
Round 2
39
13
Round 3
■ Alexander Volkanovski ■ Islam Makhachev Rounds 4 and 5 not shown: too few of them to average.

Their other meetings

Islam Makhachev won by decision, 5 roundsFeb 11, 2023

Other fights that night

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Questions and answers

Who won Alexander Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev?

Islam Makhachev beat Alexander Volkanovski by KO/TKO, round 1 (3:06) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Was Islam Makhachev the favourite?

The favourite won. The closing line gave Islam Makhachev a 69% chance.

What were Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev's records going into the fight?

Alexander Volkanovski is 26-2 (13-1 in the UFC). Islam Makhachev is 24-1 (13-1 in the UFC).

Have Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev fought before?

Yes. Islam Makhachev won by decision, 5 rounds (Feb 11, 2023).