Islam Makhachev finished Alexander Volkanovski in the first round with an unbelievable head kick.
The Russian made quick work of Volkanovski in what many people deemed as the toughest fight of his career.
Makhachev extends his record to 25-1 and keeps his impressive 13-fight winning streak on track.
AND STILLLLLLLLLLLL
ISLAM MAKHACHEV KNOCKS OUT ALEX VOLKANOVSKI WITH THE LEFT HEADKICK
THE SCENES IN ABU DHABI #UFC294 pic.twitter.com/3ug0AIEVyh
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) October 21, 2023
KN😵CKED 😵UT!
Islam Makhachev finishes Alexander Volkanovski in the FIRST round!#UFC294 pic.twitter.com/PtJeChqnZv
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) October 21, 2023
🏆 ＰＯＵＮＤ ＦＯＲ ＰＯＵＮＤ 🏆
Islam Makhachev has defeated Alexander Volkanovski in the main event! 💪#UFC294 pic.twitter.com/qAaBkjzbst
— UFC on TNT Sports (@ufcontnt) October 21, 2023