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07.09.2020 | 1:44 PM ET

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UFC 254
  • Saturday 10.24.2020 at 02:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN 2
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: UFC Fight Island
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Daniel Cormier
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Jon Anik
  • PPV Buys / Buyrate: 675,000 | TV Ratings: 343,000 avg. viewers (ESPN 2 prelims)
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Khabib Nurmagomedov   defeats   Justin Gaethje   via Submission, Triangle Choke   1:34 Round 2 of 5, 6:34 Total Bout Page
Robert Whittaker   defeats   Jared Cannonier   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Alexander Volkov   defeats   Walt Harris   via KO/TKO, Kick to the Solar Plexus   1:15 Round 2 of 3, 6:15 Total Bout Page
Phil Hawes   defeats   Jacob Malkoun   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:18 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Lauren Murphy   defeats   Liliya Shakirova   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   3:31 Round 2 of 3, 8:31 Total Bout Page
Magomed Ankalaev   defeats   Ion Cutelaba   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:19 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Tai Tuivasa   defeats   Stefan Struve   via KO/TKO, Punches   4:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Casey Kenney   defeats   Nathaniel Wood   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Shavkat Rakhmonov   defeats   Alex Oliveira   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   4:40 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Da Un Jung   vs.   Sam Alvey   Ends in a Draw, Split   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Miranda Maverick   defeats   Liana Jojua   via KO/TKO, Doctor Stoppage (cut)   5:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Joel Alvarez   defeats   Alexander Yakovlev   via Submission, Armbar   3:00 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page

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2020.10.24 11:15 AM ET

bout result

Joel Alvarez defeats Alexander Yakovlev via Submission at 3:00 of Round 1
FresnoMMA
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10.24.2020 | 11:15 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 645 Points   |   Tied for 623rd

What a beast 
Blackbet25
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10.24.2020 | 11:15 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 470 Points   |   2344th Place

Yesssss!

"They don’t want a man like me to have the title cause I’m not a puppet like that fool up there."

flying_frontkick
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10.24.2020 | 11:16 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 2129th

damn

"For no particular reason beat up everyone"

pie2munch
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10.24.2020 | 11:16 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 755 Points   |   Tied for 102nd

sweet

I thought Alvarez was done was he burnt his arms out going for the guillotine
loudenSwain
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10.24.2020 | 11:16 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 655 Points   |   Tied for 532nd

Man that kid is slick. Not many so dangerous from anywhere like that. 

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KO2019
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10.24.2020 | 11:16 AM ET

Predictions: 11 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 735 Points   |   Tied for 149th

Alvazrez bright prospect IMO

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Hyrm
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10.24.2020 | 11:16 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 670 Points   |   Tied for 430th

I like trhis guy!

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Oddsbot
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10.24.2020 | 11:17 AM ET

Cha-ching.

Predictions: 8 of 9 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points   |   Tied for 2674th

I am Genuine. Joel Alvarez shattered his character in this one.
Called it... no doubt!

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Jakey1988
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10.24.2020 | 11:18 AM ET

had my attention when he came out to the song from desperado lol

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 1649th

we may be looking at the Spanish Damian maia.

"Lets see some ******* action!"

Dylan2002
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10.24.2020 | 11:21 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 590 Points   |   Tied for 1075th

Alvarez looked fantastic
Davis410
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10.24.2020 | 11:21 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 2416th

I like Alvarez, thought Yakovlev would be a bit smarter avoiding sub attempts. Perhaps he'll go back to rapping.
tepid55
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10.24.2020 | 11:21 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 585 Points   |   Tied for 1117th

@Jakey1988

All he needs to do is fight his style and not try to please the fans.
Jakey1988
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10.24.2020 | 11:23 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 1649th

@tepid55

he's young and obviously well trained now two subs in a row over really good fighters. but he needs to take his time

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phillip53
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10.24.2020 | 11:26 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 1935th

yakovlev went 3 rounds with maia and didnt get subbed. impressive from alvarez

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Bestscp68
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10.24.2020 | 11:31 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 625 Points   |   Tied for 745th

Maverick carrying my money after a great moment from the incredible Alvarez.

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freemoneyforall
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10.24.2020 | 11:32 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 2799th

I say maverick beats this girl in sixty seconds!
Easy work!
Here comes a mauling!
Live on television shark feeding coming up!
Maverick vs Tits McGee
Shaolin86
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10.24.2020 | 11:32 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 2129th

Let's see how "female Khabib" does.
Shaolin86
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10.24.2020 | 11:33 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 2129th

Nevermind, wrong fight. lol.
phillip53
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10.24.2020 | 11:34 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 1935th

megan olivi is a mutt. i wish they'd get her off camera.

"you dont need religion to have morals. if you can't tell right from wrong you lack empathy and humanity, not religion."

Jakey1988
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10.24.2020 | 11:34 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points   |   Tied for 1649th

maverick is a bull..she should handle this one

"Lets see some ******* action!"

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