UFC PPV action returns this weekend live from Abu Dhabi with UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2. The event will be live from Etihad Arena on Saturday, Oct. 21, with a special 2 p.m. ET start time, exclusively on ESPN+ PPV (English and Spanish).
The Prelims will be available on ESPN+, ESPNMMA YouTube and SiriusXM Fight Nation 156 at 10 a.m.*************************************
Islam Makhachev once again crosses paths with Alexander Volkanovski in a highly anticipated UFC Lightweight Championship rematch. Makhachev looks to continue his reign by defeating Volkanovski for a second time and solidifying his status as the best in the world. Volkanovski intends to get his win back from Makhachev and leave with the lightweight title. Co-Main Event
Fan favorites Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev go head-to-head in the co-main event middleweight bout with No. 1 welterweight Usman looking to deliver a statement win, while No. 4 welterweight Chimaev plans to add to his eight first-round finishes in highlight fashion and remain undefeated. Additional PPV Card Highlight:
2 ranked light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev , unbeaten in 10-straight , faces off against No.7 Johnny Walker , with 17 first round finishes, in a thrilling match.UFC 294 will take place on Saturday, October 21 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.The prelims are set to be broadcast live on the UFC Fight Pass and fans can sign up to the pass here.
Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the pay-per-view market this Sat. for the “Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2” mixed martial arts fight card, held inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. UFC 294 will be headlined by the lightweight title fight between current 155-pound champion Islam Makhachev and reigning featherweight kingpin Alex Volkanovski, a hastily-assembled rematch from the UFC 284 event in Perth .
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