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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 25
10.15.2023 | 7:16 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 630th
Islam Makhachev, DEC
Do I see a world where volk finishes makachev? Absolutely but this is a 50/50 fight and the fact that volk is stepping in on a weeks notice makes me lean makhachev.
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, TKO, R2
I wouldn't pick Usman even if he had full camp. I do not see this going well for him
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R2
I think ankalaev is good enough to expose the glass chin of walker
Aliskerov vs. Alves
Ikram Aliskerov, SUB, R2
Alves is only 32? I thought he was like 37. I do see a world where Alves gets an early KO so I'm staying away from betting on aliskerov but I think he'll be able to survive the early storm and take over the fight
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
I think this will be a pretty close fight. I see Gafurov controlling said for a majority of the fight but I think said will win based on damage. I'm sensing a split decision
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB, R3
Mokaev has holes in his game but he's extremely good for a 23 year old. What I don't like about his game is he has almost no striking. What I love about his game is he's the opitome of "zero quit" and refuses to lose. I have seen mokaev struggle early then pull a sub out of nowhere & I've seen Elliot having success early then getting finished late & I see this fight going something similar to that.
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R1
I was gonna fade Peek because he's all heart no talent but yahya seems to be made for peek. Yahya is so hittable and doesn't have good enough wrestling to beat peek
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
Going with the bigger younger and more well rounded fighter. Henry does have pretty good anti grappling and volume striking but I don't think his game will work against basharat
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
Both garbage. I'll go with the younger more active fighter who has a better gas tank
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, SUB, R3
I don't think Jubli should be a -400 favorite but at the same time breeden is trash and took a **** ton of damage not long ago at all.
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
Woods chin does worry me & naimov has power but naimov has lost to worse guys at featherweight than wood
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R3
Banger to kick off the card at 10 am. There's something telling me that magomedov is a fraud but Silva has no striking defense
10.15.2023 | 7:28 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1248th
"This is a rat race...but Iām not a rat. Iām a f*ckinā turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
10.15.2023 | 8:16 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2729th
Peek is a dog and he will continue to fight in his unconventional and awkward way until the end.
However, this fight is taking place in Abu Dhabi, which means he will get dehydrated much faster and will be fighting against the crowd. Yahya was born and raised in United Arab Emirates and will be fighting very comfortably in his home town, with something to prove and the judges on his side.
I know this is a pick'ems fight, but I gotta side with Yahya on this one. Yahya just needs to get passed the fight round of Peek's onslaught and he should be good for the rest of the fight. If he doesn't get passed the first round, it is because Peek knocked him out in the first 2 minutes of the fight š
I think I like my chances of Yahya surviving the first round and doing enough in the fight for the decision win.
* Edited at 10.15.2023, 8:24 PM ET *
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
10.15.2023 | 8:56 PM ET
@Parlay Boss
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1248th
"This is a rat race...but Iām not a rat. Iām a f*ckinā turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
10.15.2023 | 11:00 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 894th
"Sheāll go there and smash her. Sheāll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.ā - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
10.15.2023 | 11:25 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 540 Points | Tied for 894th
Anshul Jubli, TKO, R1
Jubli by KO/TKO!
"I CANT LET YOU GET CLOSE!"
10.15.2023 | 11:25 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 4747th
Also, wath a tough guy this Warley Alves! The definition of no fear! He already had some big upset, hope he can do another one even if its not likely going to happen here.
"Never go down without a fight"
10.16.2023 | 12:35 AM ET
Predictions: 10 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 590 Points | Tied for 181st
10.16.2023 | 12:44 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 962nd
10.16.2023 | 12:53 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 314th
Islam Makhachev, DEC
Islam via Dec. Will be another hell of a fight but in Dubai, Hasbulla will be there and Volk coming in on very short notice. Volk will give him hell but the power of hasbulla will be too strong...
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, TKO, R2
Khamzat via KO/TKO. Usman is amazing for taking this fight on short notice. Full camp this one would have been very interesting but Khamzat is a stud and will give Usman hell.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R1
Magomed via KO/TKO. Johnny has looked good in his past few fights but I cannot trust his chin. Normally when guys get hurt they can recover. When Walker gets hurt, he is just straight up out of there, no recovery. Magomed comes in and makes a statement here.
Aliskerov vs. Alves
Ikram Aliskerov, TKO, R1
Ikram via KO/TKO. Alves is dope for taking this on short notice but Ikram will be too much for him here.
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
Said via DEC. Said is one of those fighters that is pretty good everywhere but not so much amazing in one field. Plus his gas tank is pretty bad once the third round hits.
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB, R3
Mokaev via Sub. Tim has looked good as of late but Mokaev comes in here and gets another finish. I am interested to see how that knee is doing though.
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R1
Peak via KO/TKO. Can see Peek throwing the kitchen sink at Yahya and him just crumbling.
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
Basharat via DEC. His style is perfect to counter Victor. Henry looked good in his last fight but hasn't shown anything special.
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, TKO, R1
Dumas via KO/TKO. Abu gets caught here and goes out. Dumas looked better in his last fight and has worked on his grappling a bit more.
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, DEC
Dudakova via Dec. Frey is bad. Womens MMA so anything can happen but still..Frey is bad..
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R1
Shara via KO/TKO. Silva hasnt look good at all lately. Easily hittable. Lets see what this emotionally unstable one trick pony can do.
10.16.2023 | 2:02 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 1070th
Islam Makhachev, TKO, R2
I can see islam winning by a injury due to volk having surgery recently
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, SUB, R1
Hope usman got paid good this is probably his last title contention fight
10.16.2023 | 2:45 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1873rd
I think people who think Usman has no chance is silly, itās a winnable fight for him, think people over rate Khamzat and overrating how done Usman is
* Edited at 10.16.2023, 2:45 AM ET *
"Quack quack quack"
10.16.2023 | 3:32 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2989th
Khamzat Chimaev, DEC
I think Usman's days as a top fighter are over.
Yahya vs. Peek
Mohammad Yahya, DEC
I don't think Trevor Peek is UFC level.
10.16.2023 | 3:55 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 630th
"What a gullibull, what a nincowpoop"
10.16.2023 | 4:44 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1873rd
Iām worry with this fight being 11 day short notice, Volk might not have the time for the best gameplan, But at least itās a rematch so Volk have an idea and the last fight he had a amazing gameplan
"Quack quack quack"
10.16.2023 | 5:18 AM ET
Predictions: 5 of 9 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points | Tied for 5211th
Easy betting event though I guess and I hope Nathaniel Wood doesn't get robbed, cuz he ain't getting a finish.
"I've lost 7000ā¬ on Jared Cannonier."
10.16.2023 | 5:43 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points | Tied for 101st
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R3
RNC
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, SUB, R2
RNC
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
30-27 but rooting for Walker
Aliskerov vs. Alves
Ikram Aliskerov, SUB, R1
Ground n pound or sub
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
30-27
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB, R3
RNC
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R1
night night
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
29-28
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, TKO, R2
Headkick
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, DEC
30-27
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
29-28
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, DEC
29-28
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, DEC
29-28
10.16.2023 | 6:07 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3193rd
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Volk is not someone you want to fight more than once, he will have lots of micro adjustments from the first fight as seen by his improvement as that fight went on. I think he might even 50-45 it.
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, TKO, R2
Khamzats a beast, Usmans coming on short notice with broken knees and a possibly broken chin, its not looking good for usman.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Johnny Walker, TKO, R1
I'm taking the dog, punchers chance is real here
Aliskerov vs. Alves
Ikram Aliskerov, TKO, R1
Alves being fed to the wolves
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
The tagik being fed
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB, R2
Damn, Another tough outing for Elliot
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R1
Im taking the punchers chance
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
Lots of people being fed on this card
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Abu Azaitar, DEC
I dont Rate Dumas
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, TKO, R1
Breeden being Cannon Fodder to promote road to UFC
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
Woods too class for Naimov, his level is too high in my opinion
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, DEC
Snooze Fest
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R1
Not another terrifying looking Magomedov!
"Better to burn out than to fade away"
10.16.2023 | 9:56 AM ET
Hyrm
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2153rd
10.16.2023 | 10:37 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4665th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Volk has gotta know something that we don't if he's taking this fight.
Usman vs. Chimaev
Kamaru Usman, TKO
Wouldn't be surprised if Khamzat won but I think Usman is a far greater test for Khamzat to overcome. Kamaru has great power in his hands and also seems like he may be more likely to stave off Chimaev's
Aliskerov vs. Alves
Ikram Aliskerov, SUB, R2
Hard to deny Aliskerov at the moment.
"My goal is perfection. I will never reach perfection." - Georges St-Pierre.