: Volkanovski stepped in on less than two weeks' notice to attempt to avenge his loss.

: It was a grueling five-round battle where Volkanovski, the Featherweight champion moving up in weight, shocked many by effectively neutralizing much of Makhachev’s wrestling.

Their first bout is widely regarded as an all-time classic. Makhachev, the Lightweight champion, traveled to Volkanovski's home turf in Australia.

: After the kick dropped Volkanovski, Makhachev followed up with ground strikes, ending the fight at 3:06 of Round 1 to retain his title . UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski Results