Get ready for an epic showdown as Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski battle for the lightweight title in UFC 294. Find out the fight date, start time, how to watch, venue, and the complete fight card. Don’t miss this thrilling event in Abu Dhabi!
| Fight Date and Start Time | Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. UK time |
| Main Event Cagewalks | Approximately 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. UK time |
The lightweight title is up for grabs in UFC 294 as Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski face off in Abu Dhabi. This highly anticipated rematch comes after Makhachev’s victory in their previous encounter. Get all the details about the fight, including how to watch, the venue, and the complete fight card.
This weekend, the lightweight title is on the line as Islam Makhachev takes on Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi . These two fighters previously faced off in February 2023, with Makhachev emerging as the victor in a thrilling Fight of the Night contest. Now, they have the opportunity to settle the score once and for all. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming showdown:
- Fight Date and Start Time: The fight is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, with a start time of 10 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. UK time.
- Main Event Cagewalks: The main event cagewalks are expected to take place at approximately 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. UK time. Please note that these timings are subject to change depending on the duration of the undercard fights.
How to Watch
- U.S.: Fans in the U.S. can stream the fight on ESPN+.
- UK: TNT Sports will be broadcasting the fight in the UK.
Venue
The fight will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi .
Fighter Profiles
Islam Makhachev
- Nationality: Russian
- Date of Birth: October 27, 1991
- Height: 5′ 10"
- Reach: 70"
- Total Fights: 25
- Record: 24-1
Alexander Volkanovski
- Nationality: Australian
- Date of Birth: September 29, 1988
- Height: 5′ 6"
- Reach: 71"
- Total Fights: 28
- Record: 26-2
Fight Card
Main Card
- Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski (for Makhachev’s UFC lightweight title)
- Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev (middleweight)
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker (light heavyweight)
- IIkram Aliskerov vs. Warllley Alves (middleweight)
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov (bantamweight)
Preliminary Card
- Tim Elliot vs. Muhammad Mokaev (flyweight)
- Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek (lightweight)
- Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry (bantamweight)
- Abu Azaitar vs. Sedriques Dumas (middleweight)
- Mike Breeden vs. Anshu Jubli (lightweight)
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov (featherweight)
- Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Freyl (women’s strawweight)
- Shara Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva (middleweight)
