Khabib Nurmagomedov believes UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev convincingly beat Alexander Volkanovski in their first fight. Makhachev (24-1 MMA, 13-1 UFC) retained his title in a unanimous decision win over featherweight champion Volkanovski (26-2 MMA, 13-1 UFC) this past February at UFC 284, a fight Volkanovski thought he won. Makhachev was scheduled to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 294 next Saturday, Oct. 21 in Abu Dhabi, but it was revealed Tuesday that Oliveira was forced out due to a cut . As a result, Volkanovski will step in on short notice for his title-fight rematch.
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