Islam Makhachev will look to defend his UFC lightweight belt against former opponent Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 this weekend.
The 31-year-old initially faced the Australian earlier this year and defended his title via unanimous decision against ‘The Great’ last time out.
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The Russian boasts a 24-1-0 record and will look to successfully defend his title for the second time.
But Volkanovski wants revenge and wants to add the lightweight belt to his featherweight one.
Makhachev was meant to face Brazilian Charles Oliveira, but he has pulled out due to a cut above his right eye.
Also on the card in Abu Dhabi, Kamaru Usman has been confirmed to fight Khamzat Chimaev after Paulo Costa was also sidelined through injury.
Usman will now move up to middleweight in his first bout since losing back-to-back title fights to Leon Edwards.
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UFC 294 will take place on Saturday, October…