UFC: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 Stats: Fighting records, stature and everything you need to know about the two
David Craig The day has arrived when Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will duel for the lightweight belt in one of the most anticipated rematches.
Everything is ready at the Etihad Arena, for the UFC 294 main event fight between the Russian and the Australian who passed the weigh-in without problems.
Makhachev weighed in at 155 pounds, while Volkanovski weighed in at 154.5.
UFC recalls that Islam Makhachev was originally set to face Charles Oliveira for a second straight year with the UFC lightweight title on the line, but a cut forced the Brazilian out of the contest.
Volkanovski and Makhachev's pres conference ahead of UFC 294 fight
That situation opened the door for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski to step forward and get his early rematch against the Russian.
It should be recalled that, last February, the two fighters met for the first time in a Fight of the Year candidate showdown that left fans hungry for a rematch.
Going into this fight, Makhachev comes in with 12 wins and will be looking for his second consecutive victory over the Australian. While Volkanovski will be looking for a win to even the score between the two.
Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2: Statistics
Here's everything you need to know about the fighters, leading up to the rematch:
Islam Makhachev
Record: 24-1-0
Country: Russia
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Wins by KO/TKO: 17%
Wins by Submission: 46%
Average fight time: 10:15
Average knockdown per 15 minutes: 0.31
Reach: 70.5 inches
Leg reach: 40.5 inches
Punches landed per minute: 2.35
Significant hits: 59%
Hits landed per minute: 1.27
Defense: 61% Defense: 61% Defense: 61% Defense: 61
Grappling
Average knockdown per 15 minutes: 3.24
Knockdown Effectiveness: 62
Knockdown Defense: 90%
Average submissions per 15 minutes: 1.05
Alexander Volkanovski
Record: 26-2-0
Country: Australia
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 154.5 lbs
Reach: 71.5 inches
Leg Reach: 36 inches
Wins by KO/TKO: 52%
Wins by Submission: 12%
Average fight time: 17:14
Average knockdowns per 15 minutes: 0.37
Punches landed per minute: 6.25
Significant strikes: 56%
Hits landed per minute: 3:36
Defense: 58% Defense: 58% Defense: 58% Defense: 58% Defense: 58% Defense: 58% Defense: 58
Grappling
Average knockdown per 15 minutes: 1.87
Knockdown Effectiveness: 37
Knockdown defense: 69% Knockdown defense: 69% Knockdown defense: 69% Knockdown defense: 69% Grappling
Average submissions per 15 minutes: 0.19
