UFC 294 Results: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 highlights

Islam Makhachev settled whatever debate remained from his first win over Alexander Volkanovski with an emphatic first-round finish in the UFC 294 main event.

It was arguably one of his most impressive performances to date as Makhachev set up his knockout in stunning fashion after he immediately began chopping away at Volkanovski with kicks in the opening round. After missing on a takedown, Makhachev reset and launched a head kick out of nowhere that bounced off Volkanovski’s head and sent the UFC featherweight champion crashing to the canvas.

Makhachev followed him to the ground for a few more punches but it didn’t take long for referee Marc Goddard to realize the fight was already over. The stoppage came at just 3:06 in the first round.