Makhachev’s win streak of 12 is now the longest in the promotion, as his victory simultaneously equaled and ended Volkanovski’s own 12-fight streak. Snappin’ Streaks: Makhachev came into the UFC 294 - Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 - Time Date Schedule. UFC 294 Fight Card; UFC 294 Results; United States - Pacific 7:00 AM Saturday Oct 21, 2023; United States - Mountain 8:00 AM Saturday Oct 21, 2023; United States - Central 9:00 AM Saturday Oct 21, 2023; United States - Eastern 10:00 AM Saturday Oct 21, 2023; Canada - Vancouver 7:00 AM Islam Makhachev has been poised for a lengthy run at the top since winning a vacant lightweight title this past October. Now he just needs challengers. A clash with Alexander Volkanovski in Featherweight champion Volkanovski of Australia, taking the fight on just 11 days’ notice, moved up to the 155-pound (70.3kg) limit to be a replacement for former lightweight champion Charles Order UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 Alexander Volkanovski Key Stats: 1.09% bottom position percentage (4th all-time among FW), +3.03 striking differential (1st all-time among FW), 69% At 5-feet 6-inches, (1.68 meters) featherweight titleholder Volkanovski will give up four inches in height and 15 pounds in weight to Makhachev (23 wins, 1 loss) when he moves up a division for the lightweight title fight, the main event of UFC 284 on Sunday in Perth, capital of Western Australia state. Volkanovski's stock rises despite the loss. Volkanovski did not need to take the fight with Makhachev.Despite fighting at 155 pounds earlier in his career, Volkanovski is a featherweight. The UFC(Ultimate Fighting Championship) 294 main event features a highly anticipated rematch for the UFC lightweight title with Islam Makhachev defending his title against Alexander Volkanovski for a second consecutive fight. Makhachev claimed the title with a second-round submission win over Charles Oliveira last October in Abu Dhabi, running 2Vr1Dwq.