Islam Makhachev will defend his UFC lightweight title against Alexander Volkanovski in the main event at UFC 294 this weekend.
The pair took to the Octagon for the first time earlier this year, with Makhachev coming out on top via unanimous decision.
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Makhachev beat Volkanovski in their first meetingCredit: Getty
The Russian has won 24 of his 25 fights and is now aiming to defend his belt for the second time against Volkanovski.
He was originally meant to face Charles Oliveira but the Brazilian has pulled out due to a cut above his right eye, with ‘The Great’ stepping in as he looks for revenge.
UFC 294: How to watch
UFC 294 is set to take place on Saturday, October 21 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
The card is expected to get underway at 7pm in the UK before the main event gets going at around 11pm.
Fans can watch the preliminary card live on the UFC Fight Pass. Details on how to sign up can be found here.
The main card will be then available to watch live on TNT Sports and Discovery+ in the UK.
Full details on how to sign up to Discovery+ and watch the event are here.
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Volkanovski now gets a chance at revengeCredit: Getty
UFC 294: Full fight card
Subject to change
Main card
MAIN EVENT: Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski – for UFC lightweight title
Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev – UFC middleweight title eliminator
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
UFC 294: What has been said?
Volkanovski thinks he can beat Makhachev before the bell.
He told the MMA Hour: “I believe I finish him.
“I think you’re gonna see probably one of the most dangerous Volkanovskis you’ve ever seen, just purely because I can’t afford to do anything else.
“Stuff leaving it to the judges. Stuff any of that. Let’s just go out there and really set a statement.
“Go and knock him out? That’s going be absolutely mind-blowing for the world to see.”
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