UFC 294: Islam Makhachev finishes Alexander Volkanovski in devastating fashion

A dominant showing by the lightweight world champion

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Makhachev leaves no doubt over who the superior fighter is

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A vicious head kick stuns Volkanovski

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Ground-and-pound punches seal the deal for Makhachev

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Makhachev retains his lightweight championship in emphatic fashion

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The rematch victory is even more convincing than the first

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Makhachev immediately asserts his dominance with leg kicks

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A stinging body kick and head kick put Volkanovski away

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Makhachev silences any critics with a dominant performance

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Makhachev silences any critics with a dominant performance

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