UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 (2023)
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. A UFC Lightweight Championship rematch between current champion Islam Makhachev and former champion Charles Oliveira was expected to headline the event. However, Oliveira withdrew due to injury and was replaced by UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski on 11 days notice.
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Islam Makhachev as Self |
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Alexander Volkanovski as Self |
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Khamzat Chimaev as Self |
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Kamaru Usman as Self |
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Magomed Ankalaev as Self |
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Johnny Walker as Self |
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Ikram Aliskerov as Self |
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Warlley Alves as Self |
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Said Nurmagomedov as Self |
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Muin Gafurov as Self |
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Muhammad Mokaev as Self |
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Tim Elliott as Self |
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Trevor Peek as Self |
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Mohammad Yahya as Self |
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Javid Basharat as Self |
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Victor Henry as Self |
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Sedriques Dumas as Self |
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Abu Azaitar as Self |
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Mike Breeden as Self |
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Anshul Jubli as Self |
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Muhammad Naimov as Self |
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Nathaniel Wood as Self |
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Viktoriya Dudakova as Self |
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Jinh Yu Frey as Self |
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Shara Magomedov as Self |
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Bruno Silva as Self |
| Production | Dana White | Executive Producer |