UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
United Arab Emirates
Main Card • Final
Russia
R1, 3:06
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
Australia
R3, 5:00
Nigeria
R1, 3:13
Brazil
R1, 2:07
Performance of the Night
R1, 1:13
Performance of the Night
Tajikistan
Prelims • Final
England
R3, 3:03
Performance of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
R2, 0:15
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R3, 3:00
India
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Islam Makhachev earned $50,000 for his emphatic first-round head kick and punch knockout of Alexander Volkanovski in the lightweight championship rematch.
Performance of the Night: Ikram Aliskerov collected $50,000 for his electric first-round flying knee and punch stoppage over Warlley Alves.
Performance of the Night: Said Nurmagomedov received $50,000 for his lightning-fast guillotine choke submission victory against Muin Gafurov in just 73 seconds.
Performance of the Night: Muhammad Mokaev collected $50,000 for his third-round comeback arm-triangle choke submission over flyweight contender Tim Elliott.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
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*Official fighter base purses were not publicly disclosed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism. Figures reflect verified official post-fight performance bonus allocations ($50,000 each for Performance of the Night recipients). Viktoriia Dudakova (116.6 lb) forfeited 20% of her purse to Jinh Yu Frey, and Mike Breeden (159.5 lb) forfeited 30% of his purse to Anshul Jubli due to missing weight.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 294
Islam Makhachev tied Demetrious Johnson, Georges St-Pierre, Jon Jones, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Max Holloway for the third-longest win streak in UFC history at 13 consecutive fights.
Makhachev became only the fourth fighter to finish Alexander Volkanovski, defending his undisputed lightweight championship via head-kick knockout in just 3 minutes and 6 seconds.
Shara Magomedov landed 113 significant strikes and 222 total strikes in his UFC debut against Bruno Silva, ranking among the top five striking debuts in modern middleweight history.
Shara Magomedov landed 35 significant leg strikes across 15 minutes, establishing the most leg strikes connected by any debuting middleweight in promotional history.
Khamzat Chimaev extended his undefeated record by defeating former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman via majority decision, amassing over 7 minutes of control time.
Muhammad Mokaev improved to 5-0 in the UFC flyweight division, securing his fourth submission finish inside the Octagon with an arm-triangle choke over veteran Tim Elliott.
Said Nurmagomedov submitted Muin Gafurov with a ninja-guillotine choke in just 73 seconds of Round 1, marking the second-fastest submission finish of his UFC career.
Ikram Aliskerov stopped Warlley Alves with a flying knee and punches at 2:07 of Round 1, becoming one of the few middleweights to begin their UFC career with consecutive first-round knockouts.
UFC 294 featured two separate No Contest rulings (Ankalaev vs. Walker and Basharat vs. Henry), marking a rare statistical occurrence on a modern numbered pay-per-view card.
After dropping the first two rounds on all judges’ scorecards, Mike Breeden staged a stunning third-round knockout over Anshul Jubli at 3:00 of Round 3.
Muhammad Naimov controlled Nathaniel Wood for 6:42 and completed 4 takedowns to hand Wood his first promotional featherweight defeat via unanimous decision.
Despite losing on the scorecards, Bruno Silva logged 6 minutes and 44 seconds of top control against Shara Magomedov, surviving over 200 strike attempts from the bottom.
When and where did UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 take place?
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 took place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Who won the main event rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski?
Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski via KO (head kick and punches) at 3:06 of Round 1 to defend his UFC Lightweight Championship.
Why did Alexander Volkanovski step in on 11 days’ notice?
Former champion Charles Oliveira was originally scheduled to challenge Makhachev but was forced to withdraw after suffering a severe cut above his eye in training 11 days prior to the event.
Who won the co-main event between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev?
Khamzat Chimaev defeated former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman via majority decision (29–27, 29–27, 28–28) in a three-round middleweight clash.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 294?
Four fighters earned $50,000 Performance of the Night awards: Islam Makhachev, Ikram Aliskerov, Said Nurmagomedov, and Muhammad Mokaev. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
Why was Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker ruled a No Contest?
Ankalaev landed an accidental knee while Walker was downed at 3:13 of Round 1. The cage-side physician evaluated Walker, deemed him unable to continue, and the bout was declared a No Contest.
Why did Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry end in a No Contest?
Basharat landed an accidental groin kick at 0:15 of Round 2. Henry was unable to recover within the allotted five-minute time period, resulting in a No Contest.
How did Shara Magomedov perform in his UFC promotional debut?
Undefeated prospect Shara Magomedov defeated Bruno Silva via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), landing 113 significant strikes.
How did Muhammad Mokaev defeat Tim Elliott?
Muhammad Mokaev rallied in the third round to submit Tim Elliott with an arm-triangle choke at 3:03 of Round 3, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
How fast was Said Nurmagomedov’s submission over Muin Gafurov?
Said Nurmagomedov caught Muin Gafurov in a guillotine choke in just 1:13 of Round 1 to earn a $50,000 bonus.
Did any fighters miss weight for UFC 294?
Yes. Viktoriia Dudakova weighed in at 116.6 lbs (forfeiting 20% of her purse), and Mike Breeden weighed in at 159.5 lbs (forfeiting 30% of his purse).
How did Mike Breeden defeat Anshul Jubli?
After being out-landed in the first two rounds, Mike Breeden staged a dramatic rally to knock out Anshul Jubli with punches at 3:00 of Round 3.
How did Ikram Aliskerov defeat Warlley Alves?
Aliskerov landed a flying knee followed by punches against the fence to stop Warlley Alves via TKO at 2:07 of Round 1.
Where was UFC 294 broadcast in the United States?
The main card aired live exclusively on Pay-Per-View via ESPN+ in the United States, while preliminary bouts streamed live on ESPN+.
How many bouts took place at UFC 294?
The event featured 13 official bouts: 5 on the main card and 8 on the preliminary card.
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