What channel is UFC 294 on today? How to watch, buy Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 in Abu Dhabi
Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski started 2023 on a high note, competing in five entertaining rounds for the UFC lightweight title. In the end, Makhachev successfully defended his belt against the UFC featherweight champion. On October 21 will be the rematch, which was put together at short notice to headline UFC 294 from the Etihad Arena. The event will air on ESPN+ PPV in the U.S.
When they first fought, the judges scored the contest 48-47 twice and 49-46, all in favor of Makhachev. It looked like a close fight due to Volkanovski working with Makhachev on the ground instead of quitting from the latter’s efficient striking from the floor. Some scorecards even had Volkanovski as the victor.
Makhachev believes he did everything he needed to win in his first five-round fight and is ready to do it again.
“Volkanovski, this is the hardest fight in my life,” Makhachev said on the latest UFC 294 Countdown video via MMA Mania. “Because for the first time in my life I fought five rounds. But I landed very hard punches. I took him down. I took his back. You have to ask him: what did you do to win this fight? Some people say the fight was close because they just saw the last minute. But, all people who understand MMA, they know I won by unanimous decision.”
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Volkanovski returned to featherweight and defended his belt against Yair Rodriguez. He underwent hand surgery following that bout and is taking this fight on just 10 days’ notice.
Per Bet MGM, Volkanovski is the +200 underdog. However, the Aussie is confident that he can become the latest UFC fighter to hold two belts simultaneously and is still interested in defending the featherweight title in January.
Here’s all you need to know about the fight and event, from channel, time, and card.
How to watch UFC 294: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2
Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
United States | Saturday, October 21 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
Canada | Saturday, October 21 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
United Kingdom | Saturday, October 21 | TNT Sports |
Australia | Sunday, October 22 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
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Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 PPV price: How much does UFC 294 cost?
In the U.S., the UFC 294 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 292 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $134.98 for the UFC 294 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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Product | Prices |
---|---|
ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $10.99/mo |
ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $109.99/yr |
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $14.99/mo |
The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $24.99/mo |
UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $134.98, then $109.99/year |
UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle |
$79.99, then $14.99/mo |
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What time is UFC 294: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2?
UFC 294 begins at 10 a.m. ET with the prelims, with the main card at 2 p.m. ET. Makhachev and Volkanovski should make their way to the octagon around 5:15 p.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
Here’s how that translates to different timezones globally:
Region | Date | Prelims Start Time | Main Card Start Time | Main Event Start Time (approx.) |
USA and Canada (ET) | Saturday, October 21 | 10 a.m. ET | 2 p.m. ET | 5:15 p.m. ET |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, October 21 | 7 a.m. PT | 11 a.m. PT | 2:15 p.m. PT |
UK and Ireland | Saturday, October 21 | 3 p.m. BST | 7 p.m. BST | 10:15 p.m. BST |
Australia | Sunday, October 22 | 12 a.m. AEST | 4 a.m. AEST | 7:15 a.m. AEST |
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UFC 294 fight card
Main card
- Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 for the UFC lightweight title
- Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev; Middleweights
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker; Light Heavyweights
- Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves; Middleweights
- Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov; Bantamweights
Prelims
- Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev; Flyweights
- Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek; Lightweights
- Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry; Bantamweights
- Abu Azaitar vs. Sedriques Dumas; Middleweights
- Mike Breeden vs. Anshul Jubli; Lightweights
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov; Featherweights
- Victoria Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Frey; Strawweights
- Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva; Middleweights