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UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
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- Saturday 10.21.2023 at 10:00 AM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN+
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: Etihad Arena
- Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier, Megan Olivi
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
- MMA Bouts: 13
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Event Links:
| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Hammerfists | 3:06 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page | |
| Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kamaru Usman via Decision, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Illegal Knee | 3:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Ikram Aliskerov defeats Warlley Alves via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches | 2:07 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Said Nurmagomedov defeats Muin Gafurov via Submission, Guillotine Choke | 1:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Muhammad Mokaev defeats Tim Elliott via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke | 3:03 Round 3 of 3, 13:03 Total Bout Page | |
| Trevor Peek defeats Mohammad Yahya via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Groin Kick to Henry | 0:15 Round 2 of 3, 5:15 Total Bout Page | |
| Sedriques Dumas defeats Abu Azaitar via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Mike Breeden defeats Anshul Jubli via KO/TKO, Right Hook | 3:00 Round 3 of 3, 13:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Muhammad Naimov defeats Nathaniel Wood via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Victoria Dudakova defeats Jinh Yu Frey via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Shara Magomedov defeats Bruno Silva via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 30
10.17.2023 | 8:05 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 272nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
10.17.2023 | 8:19 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1248th
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
10.17.2023 | 8:45 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 101st
10.17.2023 | 8:47 AM ET
ParlayBoss
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
"Positivity is a positive"
10.17.2023 | 9:31 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2729th
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"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
10.17.2023 | 9:34 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 768th
"He sweats while his heart racin, his legs and his arms shakin... But his brain is out to lunch, he's stargazin like Carl Sagan"
10.17.2023 | 10:37 AM ET
ryanbone
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3509th
10.17.2023 | 10:46 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 630th
Muhammad Mokaev, DEC
Man, I lowkey want to take Elliot. He's fought every top flyweight imaginable. However, Mokaev is just going to be too agreessive. Elliot won't get finished. 30-27.
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R3
**** it. Gimme Peak by standing hammer fist in round 3. Man just got that southern dawg in him. Yahya stands no chance.
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
Snow Leopard should get this one done easy. Henry is tough and can cause a threat to Basharat. Henry will steal a round, 29-28.
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
I'm gonna go with Boonk Gang here. I think he fresher, younger, and more explosive. I think that Azaitar is gonna be a step slow. Dumas 30-27.
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, TKO, R1
Mikey Breeden. Level 100 can. If Jubli can't finish him in 1, cut him.
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
Wood will stay on the outside and dominate with his jab and leg kicks. Don't see a finish here, Naimov is tough, but Wood should handle him easily. 30-27.
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, DEC
Yu Frey sucks. 30-27.
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R2
Sharabutdin should be able out strike a dangerous Silva. Magomedov will hurt Silva to the body then finish with a combination upstairs. Silva has a slightly sus chin as well.
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- GreenTeaEnthusiast
10.17.2023 | 10:59 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3467th
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R2
This is the best fight in all of MMA right now. Islam Makhachev might be the most complete mixed martial artist - at least in the UFC - and I've grown particularly fond of his striking. While it's nothing to scoff at on its own, it's a different beast when paired with his clinch grappling. He's extremely good off the counter, at creating unorthodox angles of attack, and he's well-timed on all the key southpaw strikes (straight left, check right hook, and so on). With that in mind, Volkanovski is probably the most dynamic, brainy striker in the sport at the moment, and he's separated himself by a good margin. His fight IQ is ridiculous; I've never seen anybody as nifty at selecting AND stringing together attacks so perfectly, while not losing sight of the gameplan. His ability to adjust on the fly is absolute GOAT-level ****. Now, given a full camp specifically tailored to beat Volk, Makhachev would probably pull away and even finish the fight. However, the stars are perfectly aligned for Alex here. It's a complete 180 that Islam has to do - from preparing for months to face a tall, rangy pressure fighter who throws down the centerline (cookie cut for a guy like Islam to counter and finish), to now having to change everything to face a short, stocky counterstriker who shifts a lot. If he was given even an additional 3-4 weeks, I'd trust that he could adapt his rhythm and muscle memory *just enough* to squeak away another decision. One week is simply too close to the fight for me to think he's going to handle the polar opposite of what he prepared for. And what's worse - it's somebody who's proven himself capable of dethroning Makhachev. It's as close as a fight gets, but given the circumstances, and that there's more to lose for Islam (and the opposite is true for Volk) - I'll take the underdog. I'll go out on a limb and say Volkanovski crushes him with fast counter left hands for an early stoppage.
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, TKO, R1
This fight is wild. I wish it'd happened at the peak of Usman's reign, but I suppose we'll just never know. Khamzat is a nightmare for Usman - even if we're considering the prime version. His physicality, if not his technical abilities, is more than enough to fend off the grappling attempts from Kamaru; this includes the clinch, which is the cornerstone of Usman's successful approach to grappling in this game. Though we haven't seen much of Khamzat's clinch yet, if the rest of his wrestling arsenal is a good indicator of anything, it's that he's going to be ridiculously quick to pummel in the clinch... rendering Kamaru's pressure -> over/under -> lethal body hooks virtually useless. Plus, he's extremely good at lateral pressure, which is going to be absolute hell for Kamaru. Usman's knees just won't be up to the pace of Khamzat's movement, and if he targets the legs even in a small capacity, the fight is over the second in that instant. I see Khamzat piling the pressure and destroying Usman within three or four minutes.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Johnny Walker, TKO, R1
I can't help but feel as though this one's a trap. On paper, Ankalaev seems to be the better fighter. But fundamentally, he just sucks at defending low kicks - something Walker has really honed into his striking base - and he tends to struggle when the fight gets sloppy. Oezdemir and Santos both saw success swinging for the bleachers. Thiago even nearly put him out. I think Johnny Walker does what Johnny Walker does best - hit the legs, land a backfist, and bag a bonus.
10.17.2023 | 11:19 AM ET
ParlayBoss
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
"Positivity is a positive"
10.17.2023 | 1:44 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 894th
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
10.17.2023 | 1:58 PM ET
10.17.2023 | 2:23 PM ET
Depmode33
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
"Positivity is a positive"
10.17.2023 | 2:27 PM ET
Martingale the underdogs
10.17.2023 | 2:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 630th
Islam Makhachev, DEC
This is so 50/50 for me. I'm going with Makhachev because of his size and power. I doubt Volk gets finished, but he will get takendown. 48-47 Makhachev.
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, SUB, R3
This one is so hard to pick. I really think Chimaev will struggle to take down usman. I think he eventually drops him and latches up a D'arce or RNC to get the submission. Usman doesn't have BJJ.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
Ankalaev holds him agasint the fence for 15 mins. Ankalaev doesn't want to stand and trade with Johnny Walker, I woundn't either. He may get one for two takedowns and rack up about 5 mins of control time.
Aliskerov vs. Alves
Ikram Aliskerov, TKO, R1
Ikram is good, not great fighter. I feel his ceiling is a top 10 contender. I think this is an easy short notice on for him. He dispatches Alves in the first round.
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
Nurmagomedov is just better everywhere. More experience. However is gas tank is sus at times. 30-27.
10.17.2023 | 3:52 PM ET
This one ain’t it chief.
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 314th
10.17.2023 | 3:54 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R4
Here it is children. Your lesson for the week. Makhachev wins by finish this time.
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, TKO, R1
Usman got paid. Believe that.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R1
People forget about the chin. Johnny gets countered rushing in. Good night
Aliskerov vs. Alves
Ikram Aliskerov, TKO, R3
Short notice Alves? In a different time zone? No thanks. Surprised if he makes it to the weigh ins
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
Easy
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, DEC
Mokaev probably wins a decision. Maybe. BUT DO NOT BET ON HIM
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R1
Car crash
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
I hate Henry. He has cost me money
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Abu Azaitar, TKO, R1
Dumbass is the worst fighter in the UFC after Brundage. Potato Power! 🥔
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, SUB, R2
I can't believe that I am picking the Indian but grappling against poor takedown defence.
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
The question is Woods chin
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, SUB, R2
Easy
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, DEC
I am going to pick the roid hulk, but I dunno. Kicks vs punches
"Positivity is a positive"
10.17.2023 | 3:55 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 272nd
"Some of you need to relax its just tapology at the end of the day"
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- MaxDai
10.17.2023 | 4:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 5211th
Javid Basharat
Javid for the W.
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood
Experience wins, hopefully.