Alexander Volkanovski reflects on losing to Islam Makhachev in their rematch, says the eleven-day fight notice is to be blamed, not Abu Dhabi. Alexander Volkanovski isn t one to entertain superstitions about the venue. Alexander Volkanovski refuses to blame Abu Dhabi for his loss against Makhachev The Australian recently celebrated his win against Movsar Evloev in UFC 333 . This marked his second successful title defence in a row.