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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 8
08.28.2023 | 4:33 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 3 of 5 Winners, 1 Perfect, 190 Points | Tied for 5439th
Charles Oliveira, SUB, R3
No more khabib, grappling was similar Islam needed a punch to get the fight where he wanted. Might not get as lucky this time
Costa vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, TKO, R2
Going to be alot harder fight for chimaev but he gets his hand raised here I'm thinking 2nd round submission
Imavov vs. Aliskerov
Ikram Aliskerov, TKO, R1
Violent KO out of ikram
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R3
He will break johnny
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB, R2
Almost got submitted last time his knee was cooked but I don't think that will slow him down against tim elliot
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
Reaper by decision
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, SUB, R1
This time I'll take the younger attractive fighter
Silva vs. Magomedov
Bruno Silva, TKO, R2
Blind in one eye, the strategy here is get a lucky punch and shut the eye he can see out of resulting in a doctor sroppage
08.31.2023 | 5:31 AM ET
Russian Dominance
Predictions: 5 of 7 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points | Tied for 4900th
09.03.2023 | 5:40 AM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1508th
Ricci probably needs a fight soon.
* Edited at 09.03.2023, 5:42 AM ET *
"They killed Jesus for speaking the truth..."
09.04.2023 | 10:01 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1357th
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R3
Although my opinion may change, and it hurts me to choose against "do Bronx" himself, you almost gotta go w/ The Champ especially w/ how the last bout played out. Although Oliveira says his mind wasn't in it & didn't even use 10% of what he's truly capable of (which has some merit to it as he fought more recklessly) it just seems to be Makhachev's time at the moment especially w/ the state of the rest of the current Lightweight division right now. No matter what, someone's getting submitted in the second half of this fight because although I do favor Islam in the rematch, Oliveira's style screams kryptonite to the takedown-heavy Dagestani style wrestling that these guys bring to the table. None the less, Islam seems to be sooo physically strong & (again) w/ how their recent bouts played out, I envision Charles putting on a better more technical display this time around & leading himself into a sub by Islam in RD 3 by arm or triangle choke.
Costa vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, TKO, R2
An amazing bout on our hands here. Contender to be FOTN or FOTY if it plays out how many believe. With that being said: I actually see it being a banger ... for as long as it lasts, I mean. Both have solid finishing potential but see someone getting TKO'd for sure. Costa (for as big as he is) looks more like a volume puncher in his bouta instead of landing that 1 shot walk off K.O. that Khamzat is known for displaying to fans. Considering how many of his bouts end up going into the 2nd RD, and I don't see Costa being chumped out in the first, I predict a solid TKO in the 2nd by Chimaev himself possibly even due to Gn'P. The last time Khamzat faced a top level opponent it led to a tough back and forth decision and contender for FOTY and although I could see the same happening here as well, every fight is different from the other especially up a weight class & w/ a different stylistic matchup on his hands this time around
Imavov vs. Aliskerov
Ikram Aliskerov, SUB, R1
I see more than anything in this fight: someone getting submitted. Obviously with that result being a possibility, if I had to put my bets on someone getting it done over the other, I'd more so lean to Ikram and his dominant Sambo skills. Although Imavov is in no way completely out of the picture form collecting a win, I see Aliskerov collecting a dub via RD 1 arm lock and / or Kimura. If Imavov gets the "W" (which is entirely possible) I see it being due to a cruising decision win by out pointing Ikram on the feet w/ his Gane-like footwork or by (as stated beforehand) a RD 1 submission by choke.
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
09.04.2023 | 4:30 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2515th
* Edited at 09.04.2023, 4:30 PM ET *
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- paulopasta
09.06.2023 | 4:17 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 1 Perfect, 300 Points | Tied for 5010th
Nassourdine Imavov, TKO, R1
I might get **** on for saying this. But I think Ikram isn’t gonna go very far. I think he’s top 15 material for sure but he won’t make it to the title picture imo. Unless he manages to keep on winning. He’s got some good striking but it’s very awkward and will be capitalized on by someone as clean of a striker as Imavov. His wrestling is good imo but it is overrated. Imavov has also improved his grappling to such an extent I think he’ll definitely be able to defend the takedowns. I think Ikrams durability is also in question. I think Imavov will find his chin at some point early on and get a highlight reel KO. Wouldn’t be entirely surprised with a Ikram W thougj
09.07.2023 | 8:35 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 630th
09.07.2023 | 9:16 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2989th
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R3
I think Islam Makhachev retains his title.
09.07.2023 | 9:20 PM ET
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 5128th
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
09.07.2023 | 9:53 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points | Tied for 530th
09.08.2023 | 1:58 AM ET
Some prospects like Samandar Murodov and Shakhban Alkhasov against some welterweight bums.
Nurullo Aliev against against some other 155 prospect.
Muhammad Naimov v. Viecheslav Borshchev (Naimov has hinted he's fighting on this card, opponent not known yet).
Aliaskhab Khizriev v anyone (I really wish Khizriev was more active).
Said Nurmagomedov and Tagir Ulanbekov should also be on this card.
Shamil Gaziev if he wins his DWCS fight and doesn't take damage, there are a lot of heavyweight cans they can feed him.
* Edited at 09.08.2023, 2:05 AM ET *
09.08.2023 | 10:14 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3646th
"Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me."
09.08.2023 | 10:18 AM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 3646th
Also had a dream that Lemos would have k.oed Zhang in Round 3
"Don't mistake my kindness for weakness. I am kind to everyone, but when someone is unkind to me, weak is not what you are going to remember about me."
09.08.2023 | 10:20 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"
09.08.2023 | 12:04 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2515th
"“It’s tight” - Daniel Cormier"
09.08.2023 | 11:16 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1951st
* Edited at 09.08.2023, 11:19 PM ET *
"let people sleep on me, and let the doctor wake 'em up" - Jamahal Hill
09.09.2023 | 6:20 AM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1357th
bout announced
Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
09.09.2023 | 1:55 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points | Tied for 5128th
Trevor Peek, TKO, R2
Lessgo Bama!
"“I took no damage,” Hill said. “Most of the fall was me falling down"
bout announced
Anshul Jubli vs. Mike Breeden at 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
09.10.2023 | 7:17 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 2332nd
STANDING hammerfists lmao
"I used to f*ck guys like you in high school" - Joseph Benavidez
09.10.2023 | 8:17 PM ET
Safe to say..
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2729th
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland