UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 took place on October 21, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, headlined by Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 11-fight card below.
Fight Results
11 of 11 fights completed — 3 KO/TKO · 1 Decision (Majority) · 2 Submission · 5 Decision (Unanimous)
| Bout | Winner | Method | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski | Islam Makhachev | KO/TKO | R1 (3:06) |
| Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev | Khamzat Chimaev | Decision (Majority) | R3 (5:00) |
| Ikram Aliskerov vs Warlley Alves | Ikram Aliskerov | KO/TKO | R1 (2:07) |
| Said Nurmagomedov vs Muin Gafurov | Said Nurmagomedov | Submission | R1 (1:13) |
| Tim Elliott vs Muhammad Mokaev | Muhammad Mokaev | Submission | R3 (3:03) |
| Mohammed Yahya vs Trevor Peek | Trevor Peek | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Abu Azaitar vs Sedriques Dumas | Sedriques Dumas | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Mike Breeden vs Anshul Jubli | Mike Breeden | KO/TKO | R3 (3:00) |
| Nathaniel Wood vs Muhammadjon Naimov | Muhammadjon Naimov | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Viktoriia Dudakova vs Jinh Yu Frey | Viktoriia Dudakova | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
| Sharaputdin Magomedov vs Bruno (1989) Silva | Sharaputdin Magomedov | Decision (Unanimous) | R3 (5:00) |
Full Fight Card
Main Event · Title Fight · 5-round bout · 9:00 PM UTC
Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski
Lightweight
Islam Makhachev
67.4% · 1.48
VS
Alex Volkanovski
32.6% · 3.07
Winner: Islam Makhachev · KO/TKO · Round 1 (3:06)
Fight Statistics
Control — Islam Makhachev: 00:19 · Alex Volkanovski: 00:49
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Islam Makhachev edged the striking 24-4 in significant strikes; Islam Makhachev scored a knockdown; Islam Makhachev controlled for 00:19; Alex Volkanovski controlled for 00:49.
The fight ended in round 1 at 3:06 with Islam Makhachev winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 8:15 PM UTC
Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev
Middleweight
Kamaru Usman
26.5% · 3.77
VS
Khamzat Chimaev
73.5% · 1.36
Winner: Khamzat Chimaev · Decision (Majority) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Kamaru Usman: 00:04 · Khamzat Chimaev: 07:16
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Khamzat Chimaev edged the striking 16-3 in significant strikes; Khamzat Chimaev landed 2 takedowns; Khamzat Chimaev hunted a submission (1); Kamaru Usman controlled for 00:04; Khamzat Chimaev controlled for 04:35.
Round 2: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 11-9 in significant strikes; Khamzat Chimaev landed a takedown; Khamzat Chimaev controlled for 00:41.
Round 3: Kamaru Usman edged the striking 22-13 in significant strikes; Khamzat Chimaev landed a takedown; Khamzat Chimaev controlled for 02:00.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Khamzat Chimaev winning by Decision (Majority).
3-round bout · 7:35 PM UTC
Ikram Aliskerov vs Warlley Alves
Middleweight
Ikram Aliskerov
81.6% · 1.23
VS
Warlley Alves
18.4% · 5.43
Winner: Ikram Aliskerov · KO/TKO · Round 1 (2:07)
Fight Statistics
Control — Ikram Aliskerov: 0:00 · Warlley Alves: 0:00
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Ikram Aliskerov edged the striking 26-12 in significant strikes; Ikram Aliskerov scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 1 at 2:07 with Ikram Aliskerov winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 7:15 PM UTC
Said Nurmagomedov vs Muin Gafurov
Bantamweight
Said Nurmagomedov
71.5% · 1.40
VS
Muin Gafurov
28.5% · 3.51
Winner: Said Nurmagomedov · Submission · Round 1 (1:13)
Fight Statistics
Control — Said Nurmagomedov: 00:03 · Muin Gafurov: 00:07
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Said Nurmagomedov edged the striking 5-1 in significant strikes; Said Nurmagomedov hunted a submission (1); Said Nurmagomedov controlled for 00:03; Muin Gafurov controlled for 00:07.
The fight ended in round 1 at 1:13 with Said Nurmagomedov winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 6:40 PM UTC
Tim Elliott vs Muhammad Mokaev
Flyweight
Tim Elliott
22.5% · 4.44
VS
Muhammad Mokaev
77.5% · 1.29
Winner: Muhammad Mokaev · Submission · Round 3 (3:03)
Fight Statistics
Control — Tim Elliott: 02:23 · Muhammad Mokaev: 08:24
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Tim Elliott edged the striking 20-10 in significant strikes; Tim Elliott landed a takedown; Tim Elliott controlled for 01:40; Muhammad Mokaev controlled for 01:36.
Round 2: Tim Elliott edged the striking 6-3 in significant strikes; Muhammad Mokaev landed a takedown; Tim Elliott hunted a submission (2); Muhammad Mokaev controlled for 04:56.
Round 3: Tim Elliott edged the striking 4-1 in significant strikes; Muhammad Mokaev landed a takedown; Muhammad Mokaev hunted a submission (1); Tim Elliott controlled for 00:43; Muhammad Mokaev controlled for 01:52.
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:03 with Muhammad Mokaev winning by Submission.
3-round bout · 6:10 PM UTC
Mohammed Yahya vs Trevor Peek
Lightweight
Mohammed Yahya
38.8% · 2.58
VS
Trevor Peek
61.2% · 1.63
Winner: Trevor Peek · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Mohammed Yahya: 00:24 · Trevor Peek: 05:10
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Trevor Peek edged the striking 16-8 in significant strikes; Mohammed Yahya landed a takedown; Mohammed Yahya hunted a submission (1); Mohammed Yahya controlled for 00:18; Trevor Peek controlled for 02:13.
Round 2: Trevor Peek edged the striking 23-21 in significant strikes; Trevor Peek controlled for 00:13.
Round 3: Trevor Peek edged the striking 22-14 in significant strikes; Trevor Peek landed 3 takedowns; Mohammed Yahya controlled for 00:06; Trevor Peek controlled for 02:44.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Trevor Peek winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 5:15 PM UTC
Abu Azaitar vs Sedriques Dumas
Middleweight
Abu Azaitar
33.2% · 3.01
VS
Sedriques Dumas
66.8% · 1.50
Winner: Sedriques Dumas · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Abu Azaitar: 00:32 · Sedriques Dumas: 04:10
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Striking was even (5-5 significant strikes); Abu Azaitar landed a takedown; Abu Azaitar controlled for 00:09; Sedriques Dumas controlled for 04:10.
Round 2: Abu Azaitar edged the striking 20-14 in significant strikes; Abu Azaitar landed a takedown; Abu Azaitar controlled for 00:23.
Round 3: Abu Azaitar edged the striking 16-15 in significant strikes.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Sedriques Dumas winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 4:50 PM UTC
Mike Breeden vs Anshul Jubli
Lightweight
Mike Breeden
30.4% · 3.29
VS
Anshul Jubli
69.6% · 1.44
Winner: Mike Breeden · KO/TKO · Round 3 (3:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Mike Breeden: 00:01 · Anshul Jubli: 00:05
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Anshul Jubli edged the striking 44-29 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Anshul Jubli edged the striking 48-29 in significant strikes; Mike Breeden controlled for 00:01; Anshul Jubli controlled for 00:05.
Round 3: Mike Breeden edged the striking 34-11 in significant strikes; Mike Breeden scored a knockdown.
The fight ended in round 3 at 3:00 with Mike Breeden winning by KO/TKO.
3-round bout · 4:15 PM UTC
Nathaniel Wood vs Muhammadjon Naimov
Featherweight
Nathaniel Wood
72.8% · 1.37
VS
Muhammadjon Naimov
27.2% · 3.68
Winner: Muhammadjon Naimov · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Nathaniel Wood: 02:44 · Muhammadjon Naimov: 06:42
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Muhammadjon Naimov edged the striking 18-10 in significant strikes; Nathaniel Wood landed a takedown; Nathaniel Wood controlled for 00:45; Muhammadjon Naimov controlled for 02:37.
Round 2: Muhammadjon Naimov edged the striking 11-1 in significant strikes; Muhammadjon Naimov landed 2 takedowns; Nathaniel Wood controlled for 01:32; Muhammadjon Naimov controlled for 02:59.
Round 3: Nathaniel Wood edged the striking 39-19 in significant strikes; Muhammadjon Naimov landed a takedown; Nathaniel Wood controlled for 00:27; Muhammadjon Naimov controlled for 01:06.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Muhammadjon Naimov winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 3:45 PM UTC
Viktoriia Dudakova vs Jinh Yu Frey
Strawweight
Viktoriia Dudakova
79.6% · 1.26
VS
Jinh Yu Frey
20.4% · 4.90
Winner: Viktoriia Dudakova · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Viktoriia Dudakova: 00:18 · Jinh Yu Frey: 04:40
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Viktoriia Dudakova edged the striking 30-16 in significant strikes; Viktoriia Dudakova scored a knockdown; Viktoriia Dudakova controlled for 00:18.
Round 2: Striking was even (11-11 significant strikes); Jinh Yu Frey landed a takedown; Jinh Yu Frey controlled for 03:48.
Round 3: Viktoriia Dudakova edged the striking 33-20 in significant strikes; Jinh Yu Frey controlled for 00:52.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Viktoriia Dudakova winning by Decision (Unanimous).
3-round bout · 3:15 PM UTC
Sharaputdin Magomedov vs Bruno (1989) Silva
Middleweight
Sharaputdin Magomedov
74.6% · 1.34
VS
Bruno (1989) Silva
25.4% · 3.94
Winner: Sharaputdin Magomedov · Decision (Unanimous) · Round 3 (5:00)
Fight Statistics
Control — Sharaputdin Magomedov: 0:00 · Bruno (1989) Silva: 06:44
Round-by-Round Breakdown
Round 1: Sharaputdin Magomedov edged the striking 46-28 in significant strikes.
Round 2: Sharaputdin Magomedov edged the striking 43-26 in significant strikes; Bruno (1989) Silva landed a takedown; Bruno (1989) Silva controlled for 02:25.
Round 3: Sharaputdin Magomedov edged the striking 24-11 in significant strikes; Bruno (1989) Silva landed 2 takedowns; Bruno (1989) Silva controlled for 04:19.
The fight ended in round 3 at 5:00 with Sharaputdin Magomedov winning by Decision (Unanimous).
Win Probabilities & Odds
Pre-fight win probabilities (implied decimal odds in parentheses)
| Bout | Fighter 1 | Fighter 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski | 67.4% (1.48) | 32.6% (3.07) |
| Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev | 26.5% (3.77) | 73.5% (1.36) |
| Ikram Aliskerov vs Warlley Alves | 81.6% (1.23) | 18.4% (5.43) |
| Said Nurmagomedov vs Muin Gafurov | 71.5% (1.40) | 28.5% (3.51) |
| Tim Elliott vs Muhammad Mokaev | 22.5% (4.44) | 77.5% (1.29) |
| Mohammed Yahya vs Trevor Peek | 38.8% (2.58) | 61.2% (1.63) |
| Abu Azaitar vs Sedriques Dumas | 33.2% (3.01) | 66.8% (1.50) |
| Mike Breeden vs Anshul Jubli | 30.4% (3.29) | 69.6% (1.44) |
| Nathaniel Wood vs Muhammadjon Naimov | 72.8% (1.37) | 27.2% (3.68) |
| Viktoriia Dudakova vs Jinh Yu Frey | 79.6% (1.26) | 20.4% (4.90) |
| Sharaputdin Magomedov vs Bruno (1989) Silva | 74.6% (1.34) | 25.4% (3.94) |
Where to Watch
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United States
Venue & Location
Event venue, local timezone, and map details for fight night.
Etihad Arena
- Location
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Capacity
- 18,000
- Timezone
- Asia/Dubai