Abu Dhabi Showdown LIVE on ESPN+ PPV
Main Event:
The UFC Lightweight Championship is about to heat up with Islam Makhachev clashing against Alexander Volkanovski in a thrilling rematch. Makhachev, with a remarkable 24-1 record, is determined to defend his title and cement his position as the world’s finest. On the other hand, Volkanovski, holding an impressive 26-2 record, has his sights set on avenging his previous loss and grabbing the lightweight crown.
Co-Main Event:
The arena will surely be ablaze when Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev take the center stage in a middleweight showdown. Usman, the top-contender welterweight with a 20-3 record, is set to make a powerful impression. Meanwhile, Chimaev, the fourth-ranked welterweight with a pristine 12-0 record, aims to increase his collection of first-round finishes and protect his unbeaten streak.
Additional PPV Card Highlight:
Witness the clash of titans as Magomed Ankalaev, the second-ranked light heavyweight who hasn’t tasted defeat in 10 consecutive fights (9-0-1), challenges Johnny Walker, the seventh-ranked contender, known for his 17 explosive first-round victories.
Saturday, Oct. 21 – Live from Etihad Arena
Schedule:
- Main Event: 2 p.m. ET LIVE on ESPN+ PPV
- Prelims: Starting at 10 a.m., available on ESPN+, ESPN YouTube, and SiriusXM Fight Nation 156.
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 – Event Schedule
Thursday, 10/19
- 9 a.m.: UFC 294 Press Conference | Platforms: ESPN App, @ESPNMMA YouTube
Friday, 10/20
- 9 a.m.: UFC 294 Ceremonial Weigh-In | Platforms: ESPN App, @ESPNMMA YouTube
- 12 p.m.: UFC 294 Pre-Show presented by DraftKings Sportsbook | Platform: ESPN+
- 4:25 p.m.: UFC Live presented by DraftKings Sportsbook | Platform: ESPN2
Saturday, 10/21
- 10 a.m.: UFC 294 Prelims | Platforms: ESPN+, @ESPN YouTube, SiriusXM Fight Nation Channel #156
- 2 p.m.: UFC 294 Main Card (English & Spanish) | Platform: ESPN+ PPV
- 5 p.m. (or immediately after Main Event): UFC 294 Post Show Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook | Platform: ESPN+
Main Card & Prelims Details:
Main Card (Starts 2:00 PM ET)
- Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski – UFC Lightweight Championship
- Co-Main Event: Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker
- Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov
Prelims (Starts 10:00 AM ET)
- Featured Bout: Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev
- Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek
- Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry
- Abu Azaitar vs. Seqdriques Dumas
- Mike Breeden vs. Anshul Jubli
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov
- Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Frey
- Shara Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva