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UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
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- 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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Event Links:
| 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 |
Responses Page 33
10.18.2023 | 3:33 PM ET
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4665th
* Edited at 10.18.2023, 3:44 PM ET *
"https://mmawise.substack.com/"
10.18.2023 | 3:34 PM ET
Crimson/Ayy
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
* Edited at 10.18.2023, 3:35 PM ET *
"Positivity is a positive"
10.18.2023 | 3:36 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 2481st
* Edited at 10.18.2023, 3:36 PM ET *
"SAY WHAT YOU MEAN, MEAN WHAT YOU SAY"
10.18.2023 | 3:37 PM ET
Titan
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
Btw... are you Mezzor?
"Positivity is a positive"
10.18.2023 | 3:42 PM ET
Titan
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
Thanks for the detailed analysis bringing us inside info from the fighters camp.
Also on Naimov - "We were impresed by the Tajikistani Naimov’s grappling"
Yes, he has very impressive takedown defence. Similar to Charles Rosa if you know who that is.
Also I see you picked 10 out of 13 fights.... 👏 👏 👏
* Edited at 10.18.2023, 3:43 PM ET *
"Positivity is a positive"
10.18.2023 | 3:43 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points | Tied for 4053rd
Islam Makhachev, SUB, R4
4th round armbar
"Lrz 4800 / | \"
10.18.2023 | 3:45 PM ET
Rah, my good man
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points | Tied for 1873rd
We have all waited for you to drop your goated picks. Especially Bracket has been waiting. I heard he waits for your picks and then copies them.
Anyways, have a good day ahead
"Still am and always will be...anonymous. "
10.18.2023 | 3:47 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 425 Points | Tied for 3467th
10.18.2023 | 3:51 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 580 Points | Tied for 272nd
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
10.18.2023 | 3:55 PM ET
FREE PREDICTION MMAWISE
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points | Tied for 4665th
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MMAWISE
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10.18.2023 | 4:07 PM ET
In The Name Of Hasbulla and The Holy Spirit
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 314th
10.18.2023 | 4:08 PM ET
be nice
Predictions: 9 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 575 Points | Tied for 314th
10.18.2023 | 4:15 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 530 Points | Tied for 1070th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
Volkanovki gets his revenge on this fight. Some will say the Volk is at a disadvantage taking this fight on short notice, but I think its even, if not favored for Volk. Islam was preparing for Charles the entire training camp up until a week ago. Can't want to witness my first ever double champ.
Usman vs. Chimaev
Khamzat Chimaev, DEC
Khamzat by smash.
Ankalaev vs. Walker
Magomed Ankalaev, DEC
Magomed is a dog, but you can't overlook here with his opponent being Johnny Walker. Both men are great fighters, but Ankalaev wins in the distance. Don't be surprised if Johnny lands one clean strike and it's over seconds later.
Aliskerov vs. Alves
Ikram Aliskerov, TKO, R2
Ikram has impressive record coming into this fight. Finishing his first UFC fight I'm impressed. His only loss comes from Khamzat. Ikram by ground and pound or rear naked.
Nurmagomedov vs. Gafurov
Said Nurmagomedov, TKO, R2
Said Wins, but how he does it is up in the air. Both solid grapplers, I see Said having a heavy focus on striking, I'm taking the longshot knockout odds as a sprinkle.
Elliott vs. Mokaev
Muhammad Mokaev, SUB, R2
Mokaev By submission, Hard to decide between rounds 2/3. Best Bet: Mokaev by finish/void if going distance.
Yahya vs. Peek
Trevor Peek, DEC
No real reason other than I gotta back my fellow red white and blue blooded American. true tossup that I would avoid bets on at all cost.
Basharat vs. Henry
Javid Basharat, DEC
Basharat by decision, two fighters who love going all 15 minutes. can see a potential Basharat sub, but unlikely.
Dumas vs. Azaitar
Sedriques Dumas, DEC
Dumas has recently been more active, has momentum off a win, and is far younger. Closer than what the odds are in my eyes, but Dumas sneaks by
Jubli vs. Breeden
Anshul Jubli, TKO, R2
UFC is cleaning house with with one. Jubli gets a alley-oop from the matchmakers, Breeden is 0-3 in the UFC. this is his last fight with the company.
Wood vs. Naimov
Nathaniel Wood, DEC
Nathaniel "The Decision" Wood. He wins, but wouldn't be surprised if Muhammad comes in with some wild shot and lands.
Yu Frey vs. Dudakova
Victoria Dudakova, DEC
Jihn Yu Frey has three straight losses against not great fighters, especially Demopoulos. Dudakova via volume.
Silva vs. Magomedov
Sharabutdin Magomedov, TKO, R1
Bruno finds a tough match-up in enemy territory, Magomedov is a beast but I could see bruno catching him early. My bet would be not going the distance.
"I'm coming on yo ass, I'm coming for that ass, pause" - Aljo
10.18.2023 | 4:52 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 1248th
* Edited at 10.18.2023, 8:47 PM ET *
"This is a rat race...but I’m not a rat. I’m a f*ckin’ turtle, ninja turtle. So which one is your favorite? I like Michelangelo....next question - Tony Ferguson"
10.18.2023 | 5:17 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2153rd
10.18.2023 | 7:32 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points | Tied for 2153rd
1. Just how legit is Shara Bullet?
2. Can Naimov continue to impress at 145 the way he did in his debut?
3. Does Basharat prove he deserves a ranked opponent?
4. Does Mokaev continue his ascent?
5. Can Johnny Walker beat an opponent who on paper appears to be an entire tier above him?
6. Can Usman and/or Volk do the seemingly unthinkable and win on short notice with no time to acclimate to the desert heat/humidity?
Will be VERY interesting which, if any, of the fairly large dogs on this card can pull off an upset.
10.18.2023 | 7:43 PM ET
Foppa
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
2. No
3. Yes
4. Maybe
5. No
6. No
You're welcome
"Positivity is a positive"
10.18.2023 | 7:43 PM ET
*****
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 440 Points | Tied for 3094th
"Positivity is a positive"
10.18.2023 | 7:52 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points | Tied for 2332nd
"I used to f*ck guys like you in high school" - Joseph Benavidez
10.18.2023 | 7:55 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 350 Points | Tied for 4523rd