2 p.m. ET: ESPN+ PPV Main Event
10 a.m.: Prelims (ESPN+, ESPNMMA YouTube & SiriusXM Fight Nation 156)
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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.
Main Event
- Islam Makhachev once again crosses paths with Alexander Volkanovski in a highly anticipated UFC Lightweight Championship rematch. Makhachev (24-1) looks to continue his reign by defeating Volkanovski for a second time and solidifying his status as the best in the world. Volkanovski (26-2) 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 (20-3) looking to deliver a statement win, while No. 4 welterweight Chimaev (12-0) 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 (18-1-1), unbeaten in 10-straight (9-0-1), faces off against No.7 Johnny Walker (21-7), with 17 first round finishes, in a thrilling match.
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On The Call:
- Jon Anik will call the action alongside Paul Felder and former two-division Champion Daniel Cormier. Megan Olivi will handle reporting duties.
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Programming (All times ET)
| Thu.,
10/19 |
9 a.m. | UFC 294 Press Conference: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 | ESPN App, @ESPNMMA YouTube |
| Fri., 10/20 |
9 a.m. | UFC 294 Ceremonial Weigh-In: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 | ESPN App, @ESPNMMA YouTube |
| 12 p.m. | UFC 294 Pre-Show presented by DraftKings Sportsbook: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 | ESPN+ | |
| 4:25 p.m. | UFC Live presented by DraftKings Sportsbook: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 | ESPN2 | |
| Sat.,
10/21 |
10 a.m. | UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 (Prelims) | ESPN+, @ESPNMMA YouTube,
SiriusXM Fight Nation Channel #156 |
| 2 p.m. | UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 (Main Card) | ESPN+ PPV (English & Spanish) |
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| 5 p.m.* | UFC 294 Post Show Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 | ESPN+ |
*Immediately following Main Event
Main Card and Prelims (All times ET)
| 2:00 PM | Main | Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski | UFC Lightweight Championship |
| Co-Main | Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev | ||
| Undercard | Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker | ||
| Undercard | Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves | ||
| Undercard | Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov | ||
| 10:00 AM | Feature | Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev | |
| Undercard | Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek | ||
| Undercard | Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry | ||
| Undercard | Abu Azaitar vs. Seqdriques Dumas | ||
| Undercard | Mike Breeden vs. Anshul Jubli | ||
| Undercard | Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov | ||
| Undercard | Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Frey | ||
| Undercard | Shara Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva |
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