Back in Abu Dhabi after a year, Ultimate arrives in the Middle East for the star UFC 294. With 13 fights scheduled, the event will be headlined by a lightweight (up to 70,3kg) belt fight in a rematch between Islam makhachev x Alexander Volkanovsky.
Chosen to replace Charles of the Bronx after the Brazilian suffered a facial injury and withdrew from the fight, Alexander Volkanovsky He is trying to avenge the defeat he suffered eight months ago against Makhachev and seeks to reach the position of double champion, as he currently holds the featherweight title (up to 65,7kg). Called up 11 days in advance, the Australian is the underdog at the bookmakers.
Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman at middleweight
Protagonists of the penultimate fight of the night, Khamzat Shimaev e Kamaru Usman debut in the middleweight category (up to 83,9kg) and compete for a place to become the next challengers for the belt in case of victory. Promised by Dana White, the winner will face Sean Strickland in the North American's first title defense.
Brazilian trio in Abu Dhabi
Still on the main card, Johnny Walker He's looking to maintain his good form and take another step towards the belt. Despite his intention, the Brazilian needs to defeat Magomed Ankalayev, who has not suffered a setback since his Ultimate debut in March 2018.
Climbed at the last minute, Warlley alves moves up to the middleweight category and faces Ikram Aliskerov. Considered the biggest underdog of the event, the Brazilian faces an athlete who has not lost in his last six fights.
First fighter to step into the octagon, Bruno Blindado kick-starts the UFC 294 looking to return to the path of victories. Just like his compatriots, the athlete aims to break the bank in a dangerous duel against the undefeated Sharabutdin Magomedov.
How to watch UFC 294
Attention! With alternative time, the event to be held in Abu Dhabi is scheduled to start at 11am (Brasília time). O UFC 294 will be broadcast in full on UFC Fight Pass, Ultimate's official streaming platform. The main card of the event is scheduled to start at 15am.
O SUPER FIGHTS will broadcast the first two fights of the UFC 293 in video. The coverage of SUPER FIGHTS starts at 11am (Brasília time). The remaining duels will be followed in REAL TIME, in our minute by minute, with texts, photos and videos of the best moments of all the fights. SUPER FIGHTS will also cover the UFC 294 on YouTube and on our channel Twitch with narration, commentary and videos.
UFC 294 technical sheet
Order date: October 21th, 2023
Open Hours: 11:XNUMX (Brasilia time)
Location: Eithad Arena, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD (15 p.m. Brasília time)
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Islam makhachev x Alexander Volkanovki – fight for the belt
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Khamzat Shimaev x Kamaru Usman
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Magomed Ankalayev x Johnny Walker
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Ikram Aliskerov x Warlley alves
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Said Nurmagomedov x Muin Gafurov
PRELIMINARY CARD (11 p.m. Brasília time)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tim Elliot x Muhammad Mokayev
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Mohammed Yahya x Trevor Peek
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Javid Basharat x Victor Henry
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Abu Azaitar x Sedriques Dumas
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Mike Breeden x Anshul Jubli
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Nathaniel Wood x Muhammadjon Naimov
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Victoria Dudakova x Jihn Yu Frey
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Sharabutdin Magomedov x Bruno Blindado
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