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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 11
09.25.2023 | 4:33 AM ET
Borz no longer representing Sweden
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
09.25.2023 | 7:43 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1951st
Charles Oliveira, TKO, R2
Charles has said mentally he wasn’t fit going into the first fight ( not sure how much of a difference that makes yet) I see this fight going how we think the first fight was gonna go as Charles has nothing to lose and Islam is already talking about moving up and that weight cut isn’t getting any easier
Costa vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, DEC
Dangerous fight for hazmat, Paulo has solid takedown defense but hazmat has any ways to get this to the ground, getting clipped by an old washed Luke rock hold isn’t a good look let’s see if they both make weight first
Imavov vs. Aliskerov
Nassourdine Imavov, DEC
This fight will show us where aliskerov stands in the division
09.25.2023 | 7:17 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 314th
Khamzat Chimaev, SUB, R1
Costa KO kinda live tho
09.26.2023 | 7:58 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4665th
Imavov, KO/TKO, R1
Ikram is getting fraud checked real badly. Beating a chinny Phil Hawes doesn't prove anything. This is gonna end just like Bogdan Guskov and Abus Magomedov
09.27.2023 | 2:20 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points | Tied for 1828th
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R1
Who’s he looking at
"For Zoey"
09.27.2023 | 10:07 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 330 Points | Tied for 4776th
Charles Oliveira, TKO, R2
Oliveira first round knockdown second round knockout but if Islam wins here he really could build himself as the goat he’ll tie for 3 longest ufc streak in ufc history being tied with the likes of gsp, dj, khabib and more
" “My hands don’t discriminate.” -Israel Adesanya"
09.27.2023 | 10:36 AM ET
Every day i wake up thinking that this card is getting closer.
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"
09.27.2023 | 10:42 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"
09.27.2023 | 11:47 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2153rd
09.28.2023 | 10:26 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2184th
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R5
sorry but after last time, i can't choose any one else.
Costa vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, SUB, R3
very close fight. A very fun fight.
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, DEC
I'm a huge Elliott fan but i don't see him winning. 29-28
Imavov vs. Aliskerov
Nassourdine Imavov, DEC
this fight will either be very fun or very boring. 29-28
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R3
this fight will prob have a highlight reel finish.
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, SUB, R2
fun opener.
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R2
USA IN THIS HOE
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, TKO, R2
:( usa isn't in this hoe anymore
":)+-"
09.28.2023 | 12:25 PM 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."
09.28.2023 | 5:50 PM ET
Early Odds
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 455 Points | Tied for 2729th
Muhammad Naimov +270
Javid Basharat -400
Victor Henry +300
Anshul Jubli -450
Mike Breedan +350
Mohammad Yahya -175
Trevor Peek +150
Bruno Silva +240
Sharabutdin Magomedov -350
Jin Yu Frey +250
Victoria Dudakova -300
Sedriques Dumas -175
Abu Azaitar +150
Said Nurmagomedov -190
Muin Gafurov +165
Magomed Ankalaev -400
Johnny Walker +300
Nassourdine Imavov -110
Ikram Aliskerov -110
Tim Elliott +500
Muhammad Mokaev -700
Paolo Costa +275
Khamzat Chimaev -350
Islam Makhachev -350
Charles Olivera +275
* Edited at 09.28.2023, 11:30 PM ET *
"You are an infection. You are the definition of weakness. Everything that is wrong with the world is because of ******* you." - Strickland
09.28.2023 | 6:05 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"
09.28.2023 | 6:06 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 272nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
09.28.2023 | 7:35 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2153rd
09.29.2023 | 7:00 AM ET
Ayylmaonnaise
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points | Tied for 630th
09.29.2023 | 8:27 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"
09.29.2023 | 11:34 AM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1357th
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB, R3
RD 3 SUB or DEC win for Mokaev easy. Dude is on a tear and one of the top prospects in all of MMA rn.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
Underrated banger for sure. Ankalaev is just a beast tho and IMO is the best LHW on the roster rn currently. Walker's power is always there for the upset but with how he's been playing more methodically lately especially in his last bout against Anthony Smith and a few bout's ago against Santo's (even though he lost) I just see Magomed's takedown threat always being there for Johnny to think about. But don't count out a Walker flash flat-line KO.
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, DEC
I like Gafurov's record and stats, just not when it comes to getting his foot in the door against UFC level competition. Could see him pulling the upset but I'm gonna have to go with Said's experience against top level competition including a slick and impressive SUB over Saidyokub Kakhramonov.
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
Sure wny not go with this pick ig. Only thing I don't like is a UD win of all things against Brundage aka the biggest quitter in MMA rn.
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, DEC
Do we really care?? Jihn Yu Frey sucks lol. One of the easier locks of the card. I'd say possibly a SUB win for Dudakova but Frey has a way of getting out of those tight spots and cruising herself into the score cards no matter which way it goes and considering it's WMMA, this is a pretty damn safe pick if you ask me.
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R1
Early to mid 1st RD KO here for Magomedov here for sure IMO. Silva always goes out on his shield and lately that has costed him. I believe it will here too.
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, TKO, R2
I like Yahya's experience w/ having Gold on his waist and all that but don't see why he's the favorite here tbh other than that. Peek has a 100% finish rate w/ most in the 1st or 2nd RD's. Also, who doesn't LOVE a Trevor Peek brawl???
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, DEC
Breeden's chin is just NOT GOOD AT ALL. I see this being his ticket out the door. He stood w/ Levy and managed to get to a DEC loss and slightly lean towards seeing that here as well as Jubli's wins come mostly from UD's.
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
Nothing really impresses me w/ Henry in the slightest. These Basharat brothers are the real deal and def see Javid taking this to a DEC. Only positive I really see on Henry's side is that he's never been finished in his pro career before.
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
I like me some Nathaniel Wood fights and was honestly gonna go with Naimov due to moving up to Lightweight and K.O.'ing someone as descent as Mullarkey. But I really like Wood's previous experience ans W's against pretty damn good fighters in the Featherweight division.
"We Fall, But We Get Up Because The Ground Is No Place For A Champion." - Dustin Poirier
09.29.2023 | 11:48 AM ET
Volk should have been given the rematch, as it was a close fight and not a man wilting instantly under pressure as Charles does and has always done. I love the guy, first round Charles is scary, but nobody followed him to the ground. Islam will win again and Charles is a quitter, although one of the most exciting finishes in history. He has been finished in all of his losses except one.
This should be Volk vs. Mak
"For no particular reason beat up everyone"
09.29.2023 | 12:18 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 962nd
Let him fight Ilia first, then he can get the winner of this one.
And put some respect on Charles' name ! He's a winner, no matter the outcome of this fight.
I'll root for him, but I'm damn sure Maka is not an easy task to deal with.