UFC 294 on Saturday marked the promotion’s annual trip to Abu Dhabi, and although the card at Etihad Arena on Yas Island started slow, it ended with a bang. Islam Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) put a bow on the evening when he emerged from his rematch with fellow champion Alexander Volkanovski (26-3 MMA, 13-2 UFC) as the lightweight titleholder courtesy of a first-round head kick knockout . For more on the numbers coming from the main event, as well as the rest of the card, check below for MMA Junkie’s post-event facts from UFC 294. Related UFC 294 video: Hear from each winner, guest fighters backstage * * * *
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