Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski, Betting Odds, and Preview for UFC Lightweight Title Fight

Byron Pillay

updated at November 1, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Islam Makhachev was originally scheduled to face Charles Oliveira in a title match
Alexander Volkanovski previously challenged Makhachev for the title in February
Makhachev beat Volkanovski by unanimous decision in their previous fight at UFC 284

The UFC Lightweight title is up for grabs in what promises to be an action-packed bout at UFC 294.

Islam Makhachev will take on Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of the pay-per-view, the second time the two will meet for the title.

Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev. — Alexander Volkanovski will challenge Islam Makhachev for the Lightweight title at UFC 294. Image: Chris Unger.
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Makhachev was originally scheduled to fight Charles Oliveira, the man he originally beat for the title, but the Brazilian suffered an injury before the fight.

Featherweight title holder Volkanovski then stepped in on short notice and will challenge the dominant champion once more. As noted by UFC, Makhachev defeated Volk via unanimous decision.

With the two champions ready to square off in Abu Dhabi, Sports Brief looks at the betting odds ahead of the fight.

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NHL

Islam Makhachev to win – Yes – 1.48

Draw – Yes – 60

Alexander Volkanovski – Yes – 3.085

Feeling braver with your picks? Sports Brief breaks it down further with more specific bets.

Makhachev to win

Method of Victory	Odds
In Round 1	6.5
In Round 2	8
In Round 3	8
In Round 4	10
In Round 5	13
By Submission (Including Painful Locks and Chokeholds)	2.8
By KO, TKO	7.5
By Unanimous Decision	3
By Split Decision	10

Volkanovski to win

Method of Victory	Odds
In Round 1	14
In Round 2	17
In Round 3	17
In Round 4	20
In Round 5	25
By Submission (Including Painful Locks and Chokeholds)	25
By KO, TKO	6.05
By Unanimous Decision	8.1
By Split Decision	17

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Football

Makhachev to face Oliveira

Earlier Sports Brief reported how Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight belt against former champion Charles Oliveira in a rematch on October 21 in Abu Dhabi.

UFC president Dana White announced that Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2 will be the main event of UFC 294.

The two locked horns last October at UFC 280, with Makhachev defeating Oliveira in the second round via submission.

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