Islam Makhachev Refuses to Celebrate His Win for This Reason After Leaving Alexander Volkanovski Heartbroken With Worst Career Loss at UFC 294

Everyone was expecting fireworks from the UFC 294 PPV. But nobody expected things to go as wild as they did. Right from the first fight, fans were on the edge of their seats with close fights and spectacular finishes. However, the highlight of the night, unquestionably, was its main event.

Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev faced Alexander Volkanovski in one of the biggest rematches in the UFC. Originally, it was Charles Oliveira who was going to face the lightweight champion in Abu Dhabi. However, the Brazilian fighter pulled out of the bout just a few days prior. Soon, the UFC featherweight champion entered the picture as a last-minute replacement.

Islam Makhachev refuses to celebrate after knocking Alexander Volkanovski out!

From the very first second, the Russian fighter looked confident and quick on his feet. Soon, Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protege landed a powerful head kick on his opponent. Staggered by the hit, ‘The Great’ lost his balance and went crashing into the ground. Following this, Makhachev landed strong hammer fists before the referee ended the fight.

A KO victory against Volkanovski was one of the biggest moments for the UFC lightweight champion’s career. After their first fight, many questioned the Russian’s skills due to a close official decision. After this finish, fans were expecting a huge in-ring celebration from Islam Makhachev.

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However, the champion did not celebrate one of his most memorable UFC moments. After the fight, Makhachev showcased support for Palestine in the ongoing Israel-Palestine situation. This was the reason he skipped the celebration and walked straight out of the octagon after his interview with Daniel Cormier.

Alexander Volkanovski emotional after UFC 294 loss!

Alexander Volkanovski’s emotions got the better of him as he recovered from the knockout. The UFC featherweight champ was sorrowful because of the loss. It seems like the UFC 294 fight was Volkanovski’s final chance to avenge his loss and become the promotion’s next double champ. However, it all seems over for him, at least for now. Moreover, it was his first KO/TKO loss in the UFC.

In the post-fight interview, the Australian fighter made a special request to the UFC. “Keep me busy,” he said to the promotion’s matchmakers. Apparently, ‘The Great’ does not like long periods of inactivity. Even after this loss, Alexander Volkanovski showcased bravery and determination by accepting the fight at a very short notice. What are your thoughts on the UFC 294’s main event? Let us know in the comments below.

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