Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski's lightweight championship clash headlines UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi.
The duo already met in the cage once, back in February 2023, with the Russian claiming the win in the Fight of the Night.
They get an opportunity to run it back later today.
Here's all you need to know ahead of Makhachev vs. Volkanovski today.
When is the Makhachev vs. Volkanovski fight tonight? Date, start time today
- Date: Saturday, October 21
- Time: 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET
- Main event cagewalks (approx): 10 p.m. UK / 5 p.m. ET
The main card is set to get underway at 7 p.m. UK / 2 p.m. ET with the main event cagewalks scheduled for 10 p.m. UK / 5 p.m. ET. These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights.
What channel/stream is Makhachev vs. Volkanovski today?
- U.S.: ESPN+
- UK: TNT Sports
Fans in the U.S. will be able to stream the fight on ESPN+ (click here for more information), while TNT Sports will broadcast the fight in the UK.
Where is the Makhachev vs. Volkanovski fight being held today?
The fight will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
Islam Makhachev record and bio
- Nationality: Russian
- Date of birth: October 27, 1991
- Height: 5' 10"
- Reach: 70"
- Total fights: 25
- Record: 24-1
Alex Volkanovski record and bio
- Nationality: Australian
- Date of birth: September 29, 1988
- Height: 5' 6"
- Reach: 71"
- Total fights: 28
- Record: 26-2
Makhachev vs. Volkanovski fight card
Main Card
- Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski; For Makhachev's UFC lightweight title
- Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev; Middleweight
- Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker; Light heavyweight
- IIkram Aliskerov vs. Warllley Alves; Middleweight
- Said Nurmagomedov v Muin Gafurov; Bantamweight
Preliminary card
- Tim Elliot vs. Muhammad Mokaev; Flyweight
- Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek; Lightweight
- Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry; Bantamweight
- Abu Azaitar vs. Sedriques Dumas; Middleweight
- Mike Breeden vs. Anshu Jubli; Catchweight (159.5lbs)
- Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov; Featherweight
- Viktoriia Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Freyl; Catchweight (116.6lbs)
- Shara Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva; Middleweight