They can frame that one for Makhachev.

He has proved himself to be, for me, pound-for-pound No 1. Oliveira is probably next, possibly Gaethje but what chance can you realistically give them?

Thanks for following along tonight. Be sure to join us next time when a certain Jon Jones takes on Stipe Miocic in New York next month.

Great set up and a good kick, it hurts me to lose, he's a great champion, what do you do. Islam is one man who you need to prepare properly against. I want to say to the UFC to keep me busy, it does my head in when I'm not fighting. I'll come back down at featherweight. Credit to Islam, great kick.

I want Topuria in January, i need to be training and in camp. I'm fine to everyone back home. Sorry I couldn't put on a better show.

INCREDIBLE. It's an absolutely remarkable finish and massive statement from the lightweight champion.

It's an even first couple of minutes with Makhachev having the better of the exchanges but Volk holding his own. They clinch up and the Aussie eats some knees.

Then as they break, Makhachev lands a heavy kick to the head, sending Volk to the canvas where he follows up with ground and pound before Marc Goddard calls it off.

People are obviously fearful of the talent of Makhachev's wrestling ability but he showed against Oliveira he can bang with the best of them. He even put Volk to a knee in their first fight back in February.

Some, including Joe Rogan and Michael Bisping, thought the Aussie should have been given the nod on that occasion and fans were somewhat split. Anything close to that kind of battle again would be a treat.