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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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| 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 10
09.19.2023 | 3:44 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2153rd
09.19.2023 | 4:14 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 962nd
And I'm sure Islam will come in with something to prove after the Volk fight. It's gonna be a hell of a fight. Can't wait !
09.19.2023 | 9:05 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1873rd
But I also think their value on Charles by finish at +300, heâs Charles Oliveria
"Quack quack quack"
09.19.2023 | 11:42 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 4604th
Charles Oliveira, TKO, R1
I want to believe
"For the Rest of your life; Go out, touch gloves...and fight."
09.20.2023 | 3:33 AM ET
There will be a trilogy đ
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2729th
He has overcome many challenges throughout his life and his resilience is his secret weapon. I truly believe he will come back stronger and beat the odds once again.
This has trilogy fight written all over it đ€
* Edited at 09.20.2023, 3:37 AM ET *
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
09.20.2023 | 5:57 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 101st
Islam sub 2-3 round
also I'd love to see Walker win, but the same thing.
Ankalaev by DEC
09.20.2023 | 5:59 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1508th
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
09.20.2023 | 6:58 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1873rd
I thought the Darush win was good, just thought Darush was chinny and Charles dropped Gaetch and sleep Chandler so he can crack, in hindsight it was a good matchup for him. people were so impress with win because theyâre forget who Charles was, my only complaint was Charles pulling guard, you canât afford mistake against Islam, hope Charles lower them in the rematch, Charles has the skills to win, he lost the first Islam fight by a failed risk of throwing a flying knee too far away
I think Charles striking is the way to win this fight, but I think itâs the same for Islam. Both are just so good grappler, If Charles can perform it could be interesting because Islam is underrated striker just being competive with Volk in that department
* Edited at 09.20.2023, 7:32 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
09.20.2023 | 7:27 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 101st
in Volkanovski fight everybody forgot weight cut factor, I think it was the main reason Islam could not perform at his best
I like both - two best 155ers
09.20.2023 | 1:32 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 894th
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
Nathaniel Wood deserves to fight a Top 15 opponent. I have him as the 16th ranked FW right now. He should win this, but I donât understand why the UFC would make this matchup. There is such a gap where they sit in the rankings.
* Edited at 09.20.2023, 1:32 PM ET *
"I CANT LET YOU GET CLOSE!"
09.20.2023 | 1:39 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 894th
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R4
I just donât see Islam losing in Abu Dhabi. They have already showed they are willing to let him slide on the scales and he will come in this fight fully replenished (he wasnât vs. Volkanovski). This fight will play out in similar fashion as their previous bout. A stalemate on the ground with Islam on top and Islam will have an edge in the striking. I believe this fight goes on a little longer than last time up until Islam gets the finish in the 3rd-5th rounds.
Costa vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, DEC
We all expect Khamzat to run through Costa. The longer this fight plays out the better chance Costa has. I believe Khamzat will take the 1st & 2nd rounds and the 3rd will be an even round. No way the judges will give Costa any close rounds. If Costa wins, he will have to leave no questions from bell to bell.
Imavov vs. Aliskerov
Ikram Aliskerov, DEC
Ikram doesnât deserve this matchup over the likes of
Caio Borralho or Jun Yong Park, but here we are. Imavov is coming off a loss to Strickland so maybe he will be motivated & on point, but I personally believe Ikram holds advantages in wrestling & just raw power.
* Edited at 09.20.2023, 1:43 PM ET *
"I CANT LET YOU GET CLOSE!"
09.21.2023 | 1:34 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4665th
Said Nurmagomedov
Said did lose his last fight but he's fighting someone only making his third UFC fight. I don't think much will be able to be done by Gafurov to stop the wrestling. Nurmagomedov wank
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
Victor's gonna get messed up I think. Being eight years older than the guy you're fighting isn't the greatest look. Xtreme Couture's no joke of a gym too.
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
Wood seems like he's been on a good ass streak tbh. Huge experience advantage too with Muhammad only being in his 2nd UFC fight.
"My goal is perfection. I will never reach perfection." - Georges St-Pierre.
09.21.2023 | 7:21 PM ET
Paulovich is a dead man â
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2729th
Borz, Submission, R1
Dana punished Borz with a year off for flipping the bird to everyone and missing weight at UFC 279. He has since fine tuned his skills and he will use his pent-up aggression from his time off to make a big statement upon his return: Paulovich will be sent express đŠ back to Brazil đ§đ·.
* Edited at 09.21.2023, 7:47 PM ET *
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
09.21.2023 | 11:34 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 4957th
09.23.2023 | 12:02 AM ET
09.23.2023 | 1:02 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 4523rd
Islam Makhachev
dagestan takeover
Costa vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev
chimaev vs izzy next
Imavov vs. Aliskerov
Ikram Aliskerov
close but leaning ikram
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev
magomed seeks vengeance for getting robbed of the belt
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev
future 125 champ
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Abu Azaitar
dumas has been looking horrific
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova
future 115 champ
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov
sharabullet by whatever he wants
Yahya vs. Peek
Mohammad Yahya
peek did not look good last time out
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli
india has a beast
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov
said comes back after getting robbed
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat
javid has been looking promising
09.23.2023 | 8:02 AM ET
Ikram is a kimura master đȘ
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2729th
Ikram, Submission, R2
Ikram is on a mission to be the next middleweight champion and nothing will stand in his way. He will make this fight look easy and will move up the rankings quickly. I can't wait to see his rematch fight against Borz đș
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
event start time updated
From Saturday, October 21 at 10:30am ET to Saturday, October 21 at 11:00am ET
09.24.2023 | 4:26 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1873rd
Also, UFC havenât announced the 5th main card fight, maybe it sometime cool
"Quack quack quack"
09.24.2023 | 1:51 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 630th
09.24.2023 | 4:01 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 4747th
"Never go down without a fight"