UFC 294 explained

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Promotion:Ultimate Fighting Championship
Venue:Etihad Arena
City:Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Attendance:Not announced[1]

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[2]

Background

The event marked the promotion's 18th visit to Abu Dhabi and first since UFC 280 in October 2022.

A UFC Lightweight Championship rematch between current champion Islam Makhachev and former champion Charles Oliveira was expected to headline the event.[3] The pair previously met at UFC 280 one year prior, where Makhachev captured the vacant title by second round submission.[4] However, Oliveira withdrew due to injury and was replaced by UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski.[5] This marked the first time that champions in different divisions rematch for the same title and the ninth time overall that champions in different divisions fought for the same title, following UFC 94, UFC 205, UFC 226, UFC 232,, UFC 259, UFC 277 and UFC 284, the latter event in which Makhachev defeated Volkanovski by unanimous decision.[6] If successful, Volkanovski would have become the fifth person to be champion in two divisions simultaneously (after Conor McGregor at UFC 205, Daniel Cormier at UFC 226, Amanda Nunes at UFC 232 and UFC 277, and Henry Cejudo at UFC 238), as well as the eighth person overall to win a title in different divisions. Former KSW Featherweight and Lightweight Champion Mateusz Gamrot served as backup and potential replacement for this fight.[7]

A middleweight bout between Ikram Aliskerov and Nassourdine Imavov was expected to take place at the event.[8] However, Imavov withdrew due to visa issues and was replaced by middleweight winner Warlley Alves.[9]

A middleweight bout between former UFC Middleweight Championship challenger Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimaev was expected to take place at the event.[10] However, Costa withdrew after he underwent surgery on his elbow and was replaced by former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.[11]

At the weigh-ins, Victoria Dudakova weighed in at 116.6 pounds, 0.6 pounds over the strawweight non-title fight limit. Mike Breeden weighed in at 159.5 pounds, three and a half pounds over the lightweight non-title fight limit. Both of their bouts proceeded at catchweight with Dudakova being fined 20% of her purse and Breeden 30%, which went to their opponents former Invicta FC Atomweight Champion Jinh Yu Frey and Road to UFC Season 1 lightweight tournament winner Anshul Jubli, respectively.[12]

Results

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Bonus awards

The following fighters received $50,000 bonuses.[14]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bohn . Mike . October 22, 2023 . UFC 294 post-event facts: Kamaru Usman hits uncharted territory with three-fight skid . October 22, 2023 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . October 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231031002107/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-294-post-event-facts-kamaru-usman-three-fight-losing-skid-khamzat-chimaev . live .
  2. Web site: Erickson . Matt . March 16, 2023 . UFC returns to Abu Dhabi on Oct. 21 with UFC 294 . March 16, 2023 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . May 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230520053820/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-204-abu-dhabi-october-21-united-arab-emirates-mma-fight-announcement . live .
  3. Web site: King . Nolan . July 19, 2023 . UFC 294 gets Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2 as main event . July 19, 2023 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . July 20, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230720034227/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/07/ufc-294-gets-islam-makhachev-vs-charles-oliveira-2-as-main-event . live .
  4. Web site: Brookhouse . Brent . October 23, 2022 . UFC 280 results, highlights: Islam Makhachev submits Charles Oliveira to earn lightweight title . July 19, 2023 . cbssports.com . November 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221108155344/https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-280-results-highlights-islam-makhachev-submits-charles-oliveira-to-earn-lightweight-title/live/amp/ . live .
  5. Web site: Martin . Damon . October 10, 2023 . Charles Oliveira out; Alexander Volkanovski now faces Islam Makhachev in UFC 294 main event . October 10, 2023 . mmafighting.com . October 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231011093653/https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/10/10/23912292/charles-oliveira-out-alexander-volkanovski-now-faces-islam-makhachev-in-ufc-294-main-event . live .
  6. Web site: Mahjouri . Shakiel . February 12, 2023 . UFC 284 results, highlights: Islam Makhachev edges past Alexander Volkanovski to retain lightweight title . October 10, 2023 . cbssports.com . October 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231012120102/https://www.cbssports.com/mma/news/ufc-284-results-highlights-islam-makhachev-edges-past-alexander-volkanovski-to-retain-lightweight-title/live/amp/ . live .
  7. Web site: Ryan . Joshua . October 7, 2023 . Mateusz Gamrot reportedly serves as backup fighter for Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira title bout . October 8, 2023 . mmaweekly.com . October 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231007180021/https://www.mmaweekly.com/news/mateusz-gamrot-reportedly-serves-as-backup-fighter-for-islam-makhachev-vs-charles-oliveira-title-bout . live .
  8. Web site: Leonard . Harvey . July 20, 2023 . Ikram Aliskerov Rebooked Following Failed Paulo Costa Fight, Faces Nassourdine Imavov At UFC 294 . October 7, 2023 . mmanews.com . August 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230812210754/https://www.mmanews.com/news/ikram-aliskerov-rebooked-failed-paulo-costa-fight-faces-ranked-middleweight-ufc-294 . live .
  9. Web site: October 7, 2023 . UFC 294: Nassourdine Imavov out, Warlley Alves faces Ikram Aliskerov . October 7, 2023 . itnwwe.com . October 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231013113538/https://www.itnwwe.com/mma/ufc-294-warlley-alves-replaces-nassourdine-imavov-vs-ikram-aliskerov/ . live .
  10. Web site: Al-Shatti . Shaun . July 19, 2023 . Islam Makhachev vs. Charles Oliveira 2, Khamzat Chimaev vs. Paulo Costa announced for UFC 294 . October 11, 2023 . mmafighting.com . July 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230722085027/https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/7/19/23801272/islam-makhachev-vs-charles-oliveira-2-khamzat-chimaev-vs-paulo-costa-announced-for-ufc-294 . live .
  11. Web site: Martin . Damon . October 11, 2023 . With Paulo Costa out, Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev booked as new UFC 294 co-main event . October 11, 2023 . mmafighting.com . October 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231012120235/https://www.mmafighting.com/platform/amp/2023/10/11/23913469/with-paulo-costa-out-kamaru-usman-vs-khamzat-chimaev-booked-as-new-ufc-294-co-main-event . live .
  12. Web site: October 20, 2023 . UFC 294 weigh-in results: Two fighters miss their marks in Abu Dhabi . October 20, 2023 . mmajunkie.usatoday.com . October 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231027092733/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/10/ufc-294-abu-dhabi-islam-makhachev-vs-alexander-volkanovski-chimaev-usman-weigh-in-results-live-video-stream . live .
  13. Web site: UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 . July 20, 2023 . . April 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230429070450/https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-294 . live .
  14. Web site: Taylor . Chris . October 21, 2023 . UFC 294 Bonus Report: Islam Makhachev one of four fighters to take home an extra $50k . October 21, 2023 . bjpenn.com . October 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231022035346/https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-294/ufc-294-bonus-report-islam-makhachev-one-of-four-fighters-to-take-home-an-extra-50k/ . live .

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