Islam Makhachev's coach Javier Mendez is expecting another lengthy battle when the UFC lightweight champion faces featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski in a short-notice rematch at UFC 294, but said that, when considering the matchup, his man holds all the aces.
Khamzat Chimaev and foe Kamaru Usman are all systems go – as usual. Champ Alexander Volkanovski reacts to a surprise second chance. Johnny Walker looks to make a statement; Usman packs like a pro. Champ Islam Makhachev trains with legend Khabib.
Islam Makhachev has a new opponent for UFC 294, with the reigning UFC lightweight champion set to face reigning UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in a champion-versus-champion rematch in Abu Dhabi.
Ilia Topuria says he's the clear next challenger to face Alexander Volkanovski and, after watching the Australian's latest title defense, the Spanish contender says he knows he has the champion's number.
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski underlined his dominance at 145 pounds with a one-sided beatdown of interim champion Yair Rodriguez at UFC 290.
The two title fights at the top of the fight card at UFC 290 are locked, loaded and ready to go for fight night after all four fighters involved in the championship bouts weighed in successfully at the official weigh-ins.
A champion's work is never done, but Alexander Volkanovski is relishing being a man in demand at the top of the UFC featherweight division.
The main event of UFC 290 features a featherweight championship unification battle as reigning champion Alexander Volkanovski takes on interim champion Yair Rodriguez in the feature attraction at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Alexander Volkanovski is the epitome of a fighting champion, and the Australian proved that fact once again when chatting about his likely options moving forward in the UFC's featherweight division.
The UFC has stacked the deck with an international lineup of fighters, with the promotion confirming a 13-bout lineup for UFC 290 as tickets go on sale for the UFC’s summer showcase.