UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 21st October 2023: Live Stream On Now From Abu Dhabi

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Last updated: 21 Oct 2023

Conrad Castleton 21 Oct 2023

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The main event sees Islam Makhachev defend his UFC lightweight title against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski for the second time this year.

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Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 will main event the night’s action from the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

The main event will not start until at least 21:00 BST, with the main card set for a 19:00 BST start.

UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 Live Stream

UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 is streamed live online at Stake.com.

Stake's Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski 2 Tips

Islam Makhachev is currently riding the longest active win streak in the promotion, coming off 12 straight wins over top competitors.

Makhachev has taken the torch from hall-of-famer, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and has established a new era in the UFC's most glamorous division.

The lightweight champion holds elite wrestling credentials, but has also sharpened his game by adding effective kicks and striking defence which makes him a force to be reckoned with.

Although Makhachev is a good striker in his own right, Stake strongly believe that his 62% takedown accuracy is his key in this matchup.

Alexander “Volkanovski dared to be great by moving up in divisions to challenge one of the toughest champions in the UFC earlier this year.

The featherweight champion gained stock in his close loss to Makhachev as a lot of fans argued his case and praised him for rising to the test.

Volkanovski has cemented his legacy as one of the best featherweights and is one of the best strikers in the UFC, while also having elite cardio and effective grappling skills to lean on.

He averages landing 6.25 significant strikes per minute, which is nearly triple the average output of Makhachev.

Volkanovski proved to have the better cardio in their initial meeting, and Stake think his volume is the key in this matchup.

Pick: Winner: Alexander Volkanovski @ 3.05

Stake's Kamaru Usman vs Khamzat Chimaev Tips

Kamaru Usman is regarded by many as the best welterweight of all time due to his dominant 15-fight win streak.

Usman is one of the best wrestlers and anti-wrestlers in the game, with decent boxing skills to hang with anyone on the feet.

A big win over Khamzat Chimaev will push Usman back into the title picture where he has thrived for most of his career.

Chimaev is easily one of the most exciting prospects in the promotion – an explosive wrestler with a dangerous finishing skillset on the feet and ground.

Fight fans have been eager to see Chimaev in a championship setting and a win over Usman will guarantee that scenario.

Given the elite wrestling credentials on both sides, Stake think this will play out on the feet for most of the fight.

Chimaev is dangerous but has proven to slow down if he cannot get a round one finish, which could make this fight interesting.

This is a coin-flip for Stake, but the bookmaker does see this fight extending into the final minutes so they are taking the over 2.5 rounds on this one at plus odds.

Pick: Winner: Over 2.5 Rounds @ 2.45

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