The stage is all set in Abu Dhabi, and we are just hours away from witnessing the epic UFC 294 event. Alexander Volkanovski is all set to take on the lightweight champ, Islam Makhachev. ‘Volk’ has the chance to redeem himself, and this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him because no one will blame him if he loses since he took the fight on 11 days’ notice.

Makhachev was originally scheduled to fight Charles Oliveira in the event. Still, a nasty cut above his eye led to his withdrawal, and Volkanovski had to step in as a replacement. Truth be told, the Makhachev vs. Volkanovski rematch added an exciting twist to the event. Volkanovski now has the opportunity to become a double champion, but the question remains: can he defeat Makhachev without proper preparation?

Mark Zuckerberg wishes Volkanovski good luck with his match

Alexander Volkanovski’s bout with Islam Makhachev in February was indeed a closely contested fight. Although Volkanovski had twice as many strikes and takedowns, he ultimately lost due to Makhachev’s control. This defeat was undoubtedly tough for ‘Volk’, especially since the match took place in his home country of Australia.

‘The Great’ finds an opportunity for redemption against Makhachev, as their much-anticipated rematch is slated to unfold on Makhachev’s home turf in the heart of Abu Dhabi. It’s imperative to underscore that, even in the event of an unfavorable outcome for ‘Volk,’ leniency is expected from onlookers, given the unexpectedly brief preparation time for this encounter. Nonetheless, should Makhachev encounter an unforeseen loss, it could potentially rattle his morale.

Recently, tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg took to his Instagram to wish Alexander Volkanovski good luck for his upcoming match. The billionaire took to his Instagram handle to share pictures of him having a training session with ‘Volk’ and added: “Good Luck tomorrow”. The story was later reshared by Volkanovski.

Alexander Volkanovski and Mark Zuckerberg’s friendship

The realm of mixed martial arts and the realm of social media harbors an unlikely friendship between the featherweight champion, Alex Volkanovski and the tech billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg. Their friendship thrived despite their domain being poles apart from each other. Volkanovski in one of his interviews added that he knew Zuckerberg and his endeavor in the world of MMA and considers him to be a good friend.

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Their connection is steeped in a shared ardor for the sport that knows no bounds. In his testimony, Volkanovski lauds Zuckerberg as an ardent fan of MMA, possessing an intricate understanding of UFC. The Australian champion further expounds that Zuckerberg is indeed a fun and affable personality.

With UFC 294 just hours away, both Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski must be looking to clinch the win. Who is going to win in this fateful match? Do tell us in the comments below.

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