UFC 294 News

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Islam Makhachev

Pros react after Islam Makhachev KO's Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294

Chris Taylor - October 21, 2023

Today’s UFC 294 event was headlined by a lightweight title fight rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev (25-1 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since scoring a highly debated unanimous decision victory over Volkanovski this past February at UFC 284. Prior to that, the Russian standout had earned a submission win over Charles Oliveira to capture the promotion’s vacant lightweight title at UFC 280.

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Islam Makhachev

UFC 294 Results: Islam Makhachev stops Alexander Volkanovski in Round 1 (Video)

Chris Taylor - October 21, 2023

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 294 results, including the main event rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a highly debated unanimous decision victory over Volkanovski this past February at UFC 284. Prior to that, the Russian standout had earned a submission win over Charles Oliveira to capture the promotion’s vacant lightweight title at UFC 280.

Kamaru Usman, Khamzat Chimaev, UFC 294
Khamzat Chimaev

Pros react after Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC 294

Chris Taylor - October 21, 2023

Today’s UFC 294 event was co-headlined by a middleweight contest featuring Khamzat Chimaev taking on Kamaru Usman. Usman (20-4 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing a majority decision to Leon Edwards in a fight for the promotion’s welterweight world title at UFC 286. That setback had marked ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’s’ second in a row, as he was previously knocked out by ‘Rocky’ with a head kick at UFC 278.

Khamzat Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev

UFC 294 Results: Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kamaru Usman (Highlights)

Chris Taylor - October 21, 2023

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC 294 results, including the co-main event between Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman. Usman (20-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing a majority decision to Leon Edwards in a fight for the promotion’s welterweight world title at UFC 286. That setback marked ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’s’ second in a row, as he was previously knocked out by Rocky with a head kick at UFC 278.

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Islam Makhachev

UFC 294: ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - October 20, 2023

The Octagon returns to Abu Dhabi for today’s UFC 294 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2. Makhachev (24-1 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a highly debated unanimous decision victory over Volkanovski this past February at UFC 284. Prior to that, the Russian standout had earned a submission win over Charles Oliveira to capture the promotion’s vacant lightweight title at UFC 280.

Khamzat Chimaev
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Khamzat Chimaev casts doubt on his fight with Kamaru Usman actually being a title eliminator bout

Susan Cox - October 20, 2023

Khamzat Chimaev is casting doubt on his fight with Kamaru Usman actually being a title eliminator bout. UFC 294 will see the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev (12-0 MMA) going up against Kamaru Usman (20-3 MMA) tomorrow, Saturday, October 21st, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The co-main event will see ‘Borz’ and ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ in a middleweight bout.

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UFC 294

Alexander Volkanovski was "all good" after receiving UFC 294 short-notice call

Zain Bando - October 20, 2023

Ahead of his short-notice rematch with Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski sat down with the NELK Boys to discuss how the fight came together and if there was any hesitation in accepting. Answer — there was not.

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski
UFC 294

UFC 294: ‘Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2’ Weigh-in Results - 2 Fighters Miss Weight

Susan Cox - October 20, 2023

UFC 294 takes place tomorrow, Saturday October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Headlining the event is a lightweight title fight between current champion Islam Makhachev (24-1 MMA) and Alexander Volkanovski (26-2 MMA).

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Islam Makhachev

Islam Makhachev reacts to Alexander Volkanovski replacing Charles Oliveira at UFC 294

Susan Cox - October 11, 2023

Islam Makhachev is reacting to Alexander Volkanovski replacing Charles Oliveira at UFC 294. UFC 294 takes place on Saturday October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

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Magomed Ankalaev

Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker set for UFC 294

Susan Cox - July 31, 2023

It looks like Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker is now set for UFC 294. UFC 294 will take place on Saturday, October 21st at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Dustin Poirier

Daniel Cormier reacts to newly announced BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje: "Now it means something"

Chris Taylor - May 20, 2023

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has shared his thoughts on the newly announced BMF title fight between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje. Earlier this week, Dana White announced that Poirier and Gaethje will collide for a second time in the headliner of UFC 291 on Saturday, July 29, in Salt Lake City with the promotion’s BMF title up for grabs.