UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 · Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
49.8% (Elo 1687)
(Elo 1689) 50.2%
Result
Islam Makhachev wins by KO/TKO (head kick and punches)
round 1, 3:06
Pre-fight Elo gave Alexander Volkanovski 50.2%: missed
Elo prediction
- Elo
- Islam Makhachev 1687, Alexander Volkanovski 1689: a 2-point gap.
- Head-to-head
- They have met once; most recently on Feb 12, 2023: Islam Makhachev wins by Decision (unanimous).
- Form
- Islam Makhachev won 5 of the last 5, Alexander Volkanovski won 4 of 5. Form favours Islam Makhachev.
- Verdict
- Close fight · Alexander Volkanovski 50.2% by Elo. Form favours Islam Makhachev.
Islam Makhachev49.8%ELO50.2%Alexander Volkanovski
1687 · Pre-fight Elo · 1689
Common opponents
The two fighters have no common UFC opponents.
Recent form
Islam Makhachev · won 5 of last 5Alexander Volkanovski · won 4 of last 5
Elo after each UFC fight, first to latest. Hollow dots are losses.
Islam Makhachev
- WinAlexander VolkanovskiDecision (unanimous) · R5 5:00
- WinCharles OliveiraSubmission (arm-triangle choke) · R2 3:16
- WinKing GreenKO/TKO (punches) · R1 3:23
- WinDan HookerSubmission (kimura) · R1 2:25
- WinThiago MoisésSubmission (rear-naked choke) · R4 2:38
Alexander Volkanovski
- WinYair RodríguezKO/TKO (punches) · R3 4:19
- LossIslam MakhachevDecision (unanimous) · R5 5:00
- WinMax HollowayDecision (unanimous) · R5 5:00
- WinJung Chan-sungKO/TKO (punches) · R4 0:45
- WinBrian OrtegaDecision (unanimous) · R5 5:00
Tale of the tape
31Age35
177.8 cmHeight167.6 cm
177.8 cmReachno data yet
SouthpawStanceOrthodox
13-1-0UFC record13-1-0
1752Peak Elo1692
Records and Elo count UFC fights only.
Where to watch
Prelims: ESPN+
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FAQ
When and where is UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2?
Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
How many rounds is this fight?
Title fights are five rounds of five minutes.
How does eloline's Elo work?
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Source: Wikipedia: UFC 294 (CC BY-SA 4.0). Records and Elo count UFC fights only.