Get all the details about UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2, including the fight card, weigh-in results, and more. Don’t miss this highly anticipated event!
| Event | UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 21, 2023 |
| Venue | Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| Main Event | Islam Makhachev vs. Alex Volkanovski |
| Co-Main Event | Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman |
UFC 294 is set to take place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The main event will feature a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski, while the co-main event will showcase Khamzat Chimaev taking on Kamaru Usman. The event promises to be an electrifying night of fights, with top fighters from various weight classes competing for glory.
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make a highly anticipated return to the pay-per-view (PPV) market with UFC 294. The event will take place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The main event will feature a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Alex Volkanovski, in a rematch from their previous encounter at UFC 284. The co-main event will showcase former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman taking on undefeated middleweight Khamzat Chimaev. The card will also feature other exciting matchups, including Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev and Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves.
UFC 294 Early Weigh-Ins
The early weigh-ins for UFC 294 took place at the promotion’s host hotel. The fighters had to make weight before they could step into the octagon. The weigh-ins were streamed live online and lasted for approximately two hours. All 26 fighters successfully made weight, setting the stage for an action-packed event.
UFC 294 Fight Card
The UFC 294 main card will be available on ESPN+ and will feature the following fights:
- Lightweight Championship: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski
- Middleweight Bout: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Kamaru Usman
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker
- Middleweight Bout: Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves
- Bantamweight Bout: Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov
The preliminary card, which will also be available on ESPN+, includes exciting matchups such as Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev and Trevor Peek vs. Mohammad Yahya.
For the complete UFC 294 fight card and PPV lineup, visit the official UFC website.
