What time is Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski TONIGHT and how can you watch UFC 294? Everything you need to know as two giants go head-to-head in Abu Dhabi

• Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will go head-to-head tonight 
• Makhachev will be looking to beat the featherweight king for a second time 
• The co-main event will see Khamzat Chimaev take on Kamaru Usman 

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will go head-to-head in a mouthwatering main event in Abu Dhabi tonight.

The pair went face-to-face at UFC 284 earlier this year in what was a close contest. Makhachev triumphed on the scorecards, with the challenger desperate to become a two-division champion.

Makhachev was due to fight Charles Oliveira, but the Brazilian was forced to pull out of the main event due to a cut he suffered in a sparring.

Tonight’s co-main event will see another sensational fight take place. Kamaru Usman has stepped in on 10 days notice and will take on undefeated star Khamzat Chimaev. ‘Borz’ was due to face top middleweight contender Paulo Costa, but the Brazilian pulled out with a nasty elbow infection. 

Mail Sport breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski. 

Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will go head-to-head for a second time tonight

The pair went toe-to-toe earlier this year, with Makhachev winning a close decision

UFC 294 – Key information 

UFC 294 will be taking place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi tonight.

The prelims will get underway at 3pm GMT while those in America will be able to catch them at 10am ET/7am PT. Tonight’s prelims will get underway at 12am (Sunday) EST or 11:30pm ACST for those watching in Australia.

The main card is scheduled to get underway at 7pm GMT for those in the UK and at 2pm ET/11am PT for those watching in the US. Tonight’s main card will get underway at 4am (Sunday) EST or 3:30am (Sunday) ACST in Australia.

Makhachev and Volkanovski are set to make their way to the Octagon at around 10pm GMT or 5pm ET/2pm PT.

How to watch

UFC 294 will show live on TNT Sports in the UK and can also be watched via the broadcaster’s app. Coverage is expected to get underway at around 5pm GMT.

Those who are unable to watch live will be able to watch highlights and the full show on demand via the Discovery+ app.

US fans will be able to watch all the action on ESPN, while fans in Australia can watch all tonight’s card on Kayo Sports.

Mail Sport will also be providing live coverage of UFC 294, so you can keep up to date with all the action here.

Tonight’s main event between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski will take place at the Etihad Arena

Makhachev vs Volkanovski – Key details 

 Islam Makhachev

Age: 31

Height: 5ft 10in

Reach: 70.5in

Stance: Southpaw

Record: 24-1-0

 Alexander Volkanovski

Age: 35

Height: 5ft 6in

Reach: 71.5in

Stance: Orthodox 

Record: 26-2-0

Full fight card

Main Card 

• Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski – For UFC lightweight title
• Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev 
• Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker
• Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves
• Said Nurmagomedov vs Muin Gafurov

Preliminary card

• Tim Elliott vs Muhammad Mokaev
• Mohammad Yahya vs Trevor Peek
• Javid Basharat vs Victor Henry
• Abu Azaitar vs Sedriques Dumas
• Mike Breeden vs Anshul Jubli
• Nathaniel Wood vs Muhammad Naimov
• Victoria Dudakova vs Jinh Yu Frey
• Sharabutdin Magomedov vs Bruno Silva

Tonight’s co-main event will see an epic fight take place between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev

Odds

Islam Makhachev to win – 2/5

Alexander Volkanovski to win – 2/1

All odds via Sky Bet and correct at the time of publication  

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