Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski in their rematch to remain the Lightweight Champion!💪#UFC294 | Instagram
UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski to face lightweight champ Islam Makhachev for dual-belt status
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UFC 280: Alex Volkanovski eyes double-champion status after announcing reserve role for lightweight title | Sporting News
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UFC 294: Charles Oliveira ruled out of lightweight title fight with Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski steps in - Eurosport
Alex Volkanovski has 11 days to prepare for the fight of a lifetime after accepting short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 - ABC News
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 9: Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski Entertains and interacts with the crowd at the UFC 284 Open Workouts ahead of his chance to win the Lightweight Title at UFC
UFC 2022: Alex Volkanovski, UFC 280, Charles Oliveira vs Islam Makhachev, lightweight division, double champs in UFC
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Alexander Volkanovski teases move up to lightweight after dominant title defence at UFC 273 – Fighters Only
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Morning Report: Alexander Volkanovski still wants lightweight title, ponders 'best timing' after UFC 289 - MMA Fighting
Alexander Volkanovski will replace injured Charles Oliveira for the Lightweight title rematch against Islam Makhachev at #UFC294 👀 . . . … | Instagram
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UFC 284: Islam Makhachev denies Alex Volkanovski, keeps lightweight belt in thrilling battle with featherweight champ | South China Morning Post
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UFC Alexander Volkanovski lightweight backup for Charles Oliveira Islam Makhachev 280 champion | Daily Mail Online
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UFC 290: UFC lightweight makes 'Nelly' and 'ringworm' reference following Alexander Volkanovski's unique band-aid at UFC 290 weigh-ins
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