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UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2

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03.16.2023 | 11:47 AM ET

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UFC 294
  • Saturday 10.21.2023 at 10:00 AM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN+
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Etihad Arena
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier, Megan Olivi
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
  • MMA Bouts: 13
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Bout   Info
Islam Makhachev   defeats   Alexander Volkanovski   via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Hammerfists   3:06 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Khamzat Chimaev   defeats   Kamaru Usman   via Decision, Majority   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Magomed Ankalaev   vs.   Johnny Walker   Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Illegal Knee   3:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ikram Aliskerov   defeats   Warlley Alves   via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches   2:07 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Said Nurmagomedov   defeats   Muin Gafurov   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   1:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Muhammad Mokaev   defeats   Tim Elliott   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   3:03 Round 3 of 3, 13:03 Total Bout Page
Trevor Peek   defeats   Mohammad Yahya   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Javid Basharat   vs.   Victor Henry   Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Groin Kick to Henry   0:15 Round 2 of 3, 5:15 Total Bout Page
Sedriques Dumas   defeats   Abu Azaitar   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mike Breeden   defeats   Anshul Jubli   via KO/TKO, Right Hook   3:00 Round 3 of 3, 13:00 Total Bout Page
Muhammad Naimov   defeats   Nathaniel Wood   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Victoria Dudakova   defeats   Jinh Yu Frey   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Shara Magomedov   defeats   Bruno Silva   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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el222
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10.11.2023 | 12:15 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 2153rd



Blackbet25
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10.11.2023 | 12:17 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 701st



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10.11.2023 | 12:17 AM ET

Charles Oliveira posted the split eyebrow on his story, very nasty cut. 
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10.11.2023 | 12:18 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 1588th

Volk is such a damn G it's crazy taking this fight on 10 days notice after a surgery.  

I was lukewarm at best on Volk when he got the belt, but he is by far my favorite fighter right now
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10.11.2023 | 12:22 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 2423rd

This sucks that Charles pulled out, Volk is a harder fight for Islam but the problem is he is doing it on 1 or two weeks notice, I’m picking Volk for now could easily change though 

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10.11.2023 | 12:52 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 4900th

I think costa is out, from what I'm hearing 
Shamanmma
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10.11.2023 | 1:00 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 4900th

don't know how true it is but, according to the overdog podcast, costa is out. they have asked Vettori, and he declined the fight.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MMA/comments/1755fnv/paulo_costa_is_out_of_ufc_294_marvin_vettori_has/
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10.11.2023 | 1:20 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 4900th

 two guys from Brazil pull out barely 2 weeks from the fight by getting serious stitches. crazy coincidence.  

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10.11.2023 | 1:20 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 2332nd

i dont think volk will win too little notice
but my god if he wins hes top 5 goat list
maybe even up with jones and gsp

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Quickcobalt
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10.11.2023 | 1:25 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 2332nd

also fck nate diaz for tryna clown charles that bum coudnt get a belt the ufc made for him

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10.11.2023 | 2:42 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 405 Points   |   Tied for 3779th

Makhachev vs. Volkanovski II
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R4
Im saying this pick as a Volk should not win this. There was an argument in a rematch if Volk could have an actual camp and commit to 155 he could be the fav. But here its no preperation, not 155 weight management, potentially not in good condition. And unlike the first fight Volk does lack the surprise outcome a bit. Now my pick is not a who i think will win pick, its a I am routing for this storyline pick and with the year we had with upsets,. You never know.

Vandal
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10.11.2023 | 2:45 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 101st

the rematch will be different because Islam wont be dehydrated like last time

sub R4 or UD 49-46
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10.11.2023 | 3:09 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 2184th

Costa is out.

":)+-"

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10.11.2023 | 4:03 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 5211th

any idea who's the replacement? maybe they'll bully Jared into it despite the fight with Roman. Marvin reportedly turned the offer down. 

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Shamanmma
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10.11.2023 | 4:06 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 2 Perfect, 315 Points   |   Tied for 4900th

Wouldn’t this be cool outcome, Volk beats Islam in basically his hometown, possibly being one of the best short notice wins in ufc history. Then have the trilogy to headline ufc 300, making it one of the best and closest trilogy fights in history. 
spiderdijon
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10.11.2023 | 4:09 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 5211th

obviously they are going to go with Volk but let's spare a thought for Gamrot being the back up fighter for this and seeing everything unfolds as it has 

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Quickcobalt
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10.11.2023 | 4:20 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 2332nd

costa isnt confirmed to be out yet btw 

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10.11.2023 | 4:37 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 1508th

Overdogs podcast also broke the news that Costa is out aswell, Dana just hasn't confirmed it yet.

* Edited at 10.11.2023, 4:37 AM ET *

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10.11.2023 | 4:54 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 5 of 10 Winners, 4 Perfect, 400 Points   |   Tied for 4039th

Makhachev vs. Volkanovski II
Islam Makhachev, DEC
Full camp? I think volk but 11 day notice? No Isalm is not person who can beat 11 days notice

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10.11.2023 | 7:19 AM ET

Sucks that Oliveira and Costa are both out

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 530 Points   |   Tied for 962nd

Atleast Volkanovski has the balls to step in on less than two weeks notice, And for the comain event, UFC offered it to Marvin Vittori but he declined, Maybe they will offer it to Jared cannonier who has a fight booked with Dolidze but if UFC offers him a big bag, I can see him taking this fight

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