In a highly anticipated rematch, Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev will face off for the Lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. These two fighters previously met at UFC 284, where Makhachev handed Volkanovski his first defeat in the UFC. This second encounter came together with just 10 days notice after Volkanovski’s original opponent, Charles Oliveira, suffered an injury.
Fans can watch the UFC 294 event on ESPN Plus with a PPV pass for $79.99 in the US. However, in the UK, Makhachev v Volkanovski 2 will be part of the regular TNT Sports subscription and will not require a PPV purchase. Australian viewers can catch the action on Kayo Sports.
The preliminary fights will begin at 10am ET / 3pm BST, followed by the main card at 2pm ET / 7pm BST. The Makhachev v Volkanovski 2 fight is expected to start around 5pm ET / 10pm BST. Be aware of the timing differences due to the event taking place in the United Arab Emirates.
To provide a full guide on how to watch UFC 294 live, we have detailed information for viewers in different regions, including the US, Europe, the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Islam Makhachev, the current UFC Lightweight champion, has an impressive record of 11 straight wins. He won the title in October 2022 and successfully defended it in his first fight against Volkanovski in February. Makhachev trains under the guidance of UFC Lightweight legend Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Alexander Volkanovski, the Featherweight champion, is known for his 12 consecutive wins, which was broken by Makhachev in their previous encounter. Volkanovski has defeated notable fighters such as Max Holloway, Jung Chan-sung, and Brian Ortega. With this rematch, he has the opportunity to become the fifth UFC fighter to hold titles in two different divisions simultaneously.
Bookmakers currently favor Makhachev to retain his title, with odds of around 2/5. Volkanovski’s odds of victory are currently at 15/8.
In their previous fight at UFC 284, Makhachev secured a unanimous points decision victory to defend his title. Since then, Volkanovski bounced back with a third-round TKO win against Yair Rodríguez at UFC 290.
Aside from the headline fight, UFC 294 features other exciting matchups, including Khamzat Chimaev facing former UFC Welterweight champion Usman in a Middleweight clash.
The full card for UFC 294 includes:
Main Card:
-Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski (UFC Lightweight title fight)
-Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev (Middleweight)
-Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker (Light Heavyweight)
-Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves (Middleweight)
-Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov (Bantamweight)
Prelims:
-Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev (Flyweights)
-Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek (Lightweight)
-Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry (Bantamweights)
-Abu Azaitar vs. Sedriques Dumas (Middleweight)
-Mike Breeden vs. Anshul Jubli (Lightweight)
-Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov (Featherweight)
-Victoria Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Frey (Strawweight)
-Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva (Middleweight)
Get ready for an action-packed event at UFC 294, where Volkanovski seeks revenge against Makhachev for the Lightweight title. Don’t miss the chance to witness these top fighters in the Octagon.
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