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03.16.2023 | 11:47 AM ET

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UFC 294
  • Saturday 10.21.2023 at 10:00 AM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN+
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: Endeavor
  • Venue: Etihad Arena
  • Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Paul Felder, Daniel Cormier, Megan Olivi
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Daniel Cormier
  • MMA Bouts: 13
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Bout   Info
Islam Makhachev   defeats   Alexander Volkanovski   via KO/TKO, Head Kick and Hammerfists   3:06 Round 1 of 5 Bout Page
Khamzat Chimaev   defeats   Kamaru Usman   via Decision, Majority   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Magomed Ankalaev   vs.   Johnny Walker   Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Illegal Knee   3:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Ikram Aliskerov   defeats   Warlley Alves   via KO/TKO, Flying Knee and Punches   2:07 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Said Nurmagomedov   defeats   Muin Gafurov   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   1:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Muhammad Mokaev   defeats   Tim Elliott   via Submission, Arm Triangle Choke   3:03 Round 3 of 3, 13:03 Total Bout Page
Trevor Peek   defeats   Mohammad Yahya   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Javid Basharat   vs.   Victor Henry   Ends in a No Contest, Accidental Groin Kick to Henry   0:15 Round 2 of 3, 5:15 Total Bout Page
Sedriques Dumas   defeats   Abu Azaitar   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Mike Breeden   defeats   Anshul Jubli   via KO/TKO, Right Hook   3:00 Round 3 of 3, 13:00 Total Bout Page
Muhammad Naimov   defeats   Nathaniel Wood   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Victoria Dudakova   defeats   Jinh Yu Frey   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Shara Magomedov   defeats   Bruno Silva   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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el222
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06.12.2023 | 11:40 AM ET

andrew

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 2153rd

nah lol
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06.12.2023 | 3:23 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 475 Points   |   Tied for 2332nd

@el222 
Hope Charles beats Islam. His defense looked way better against dariush. And his striking was crisp. English Charles is a new animal! 

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06.12.2023 | 11:47 PM ET

Midfighter

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1873rd

One thing I learn is that you should never count out a pound 4 pound ranked fighter because they're a reason that they're pound 4 pound list, So it means they're good enough to beat anyone even in this case when it be a rematch of a very clear win on Islam side,

Charles is the 8th ranked on  Tapology and UFC pound 4 pound list, Just a change in gameplain  can do wonders

* Edited at 06.12.2023, 11:49 PM ET *

"Quack quack quack"

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07.04.2023 | 8:35 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1873rd

I can see Sharabutdin being on this card 

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AndersonGold
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07.09.2023 | 11:31 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 415 Points   |   Tied for 3604th

Pretty sure this card will have 
Tim Elliot vs Muhammad Mokaev
Magomed Ankalaev vs Aleksandar Rakic
Jared Cannonier vs Khamzat Chimaev
as all we’re somewhat teased now. Expecting an announcement soon anyhow.

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07.09.2023 | 11:53 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1873rd

People are downvote my previous take, but they’re countless example of pound 4 Pound fighter at least having competive fights, or even winning when getting count out  just off the top of my head, Volk vs Islam, Holloway vs Volk 2, Rob vs Izzy 2, Stipe vs Cormier 1 and 2, Sterling vs Yan 2, Oliveria vs Darush, 

im still picking Islam kinda confident, I just learn to not count out pound 4 pound talent, because it a reason why they’re pound 4 pound, and more time then not, when they’re count out, they’re surprise you, Oliveria know if he lose this he have a real hard time getting a title shot 

* Edited at 07.09.2023, 11:53 PM ET *

"Quack quack quack"

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07.10.2023 | 1:32 AM ET

Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 500 Points   |   Tied for 1828th

Cannonier vs Khamzat 

"For Zoey"

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07.10.2023 | 2:22 PM ET

Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 275 Points   |   Tied for 5128th

"IF" it happens Jared will ko him very badly, don't hold your breath.
He already pussied out calling Kamura out then saying lets do it at 185.
I fully expect his zero IQ fanbase to downvote so lets hit a new record 13 would be good!

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2023.07.14 4:29 PM ET

bout announced

Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev at 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
quazquaz
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07.14.2023 | 4:37 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 490 Points   |   Tied for 1873rd

Elliott vs. Mokaev
Tim Elliott, DEC
As of recent, Elliott has only lost to Nicolau in his last 5, who we know is top 5 level. I don't think you'll beat Elliott if you can barely sc**** by Malcolm Gordon and unranked debutant Filho. Elliott already fraud checked Tagir, maybe Mokaev proves me wrong.

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07.15.2023 | 5:24 AM ET

Quaz

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 630th

I respect the Elliott pick. I am thinking about picking him too but I could see mokaev pulling out a late sub after losing the first 2 rounds or a very early guillotine when they are both dry
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07.15.2023 | 3:45 PM ET

Quaz

Predictions: 4 of 7 Winners, 0 Perfect, 245 Points   |   Tied for 5278th

That is true but 1) Nicolau's style is completely different from Mokaev's so it's not a proper metric & 2) Ulanbekov doesn't maul the same way Mokaev does. It's gonna be non stop grappling & Elliot's been subbed too many times already

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Vandal
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07.17.2023 | 3:03 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 101st

Tim Elliott has 5 losses by sub, cmon guys
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07.17.2023 | 4:49 AM ET

Predictions: 5 of 9 Winners, 0 Perfect, 250 Points   |   Tied for 5211th

I feel like I'm responsible for Elliott v Mokaev because I kept making long comments on Mokaev's instagram page like 1-2 years ago that I want to see that matchup. Mokaev and his father both liked my comments so I know for a fact that they have seen and read them lmao.
Mokaev will win, first opponent he will take seriously and he will just grapple**** him like you've never seen before. Elliott will wear out but probably survives a to decision.

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Vandal
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07.17.2023 | 5:44 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 101st

@AxaFin 
is his father a coach?
KlerPot
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07.17.2023 | 6:33 AM ET

@AxaFin 
Now Mokaev and his father know exactly what is expected of them :) I wonder if they put likes just for fun, or do they really attach meaning to the posts? Anyway, the fan support is inspiring.
Vandal
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07.18.2023 | 2:04 AM ET

155 division rules

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 4 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 101st

Islam vs Oliveira
Beneil vs Tsarukyan
Fiziev vs Gamrot
Chandler vs Dawson

that would be fire 
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07.18.2023 | 9:54 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 555 Points   |   Tied for 530th

Chandler v. Dawson kinda pointless, but yeah.. That rest would be great. 

Me too, just waiting for new fights getting announced for this card.
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07.18.2023 | 11:37 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 2153rd

I think there's a very good chance the UFC pays Costa or Cannonier a boat load of money to fight Khamzat on this card. 
el222
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07.18.2023 | 2:25 PM ET

👀👀👀

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 2153rd



el222
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07.18.2023 | 2:26 PM ET

Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 480 Points   |   Tied for 2153rd

it seems like Leon already has a fight with Colby but interesting tweet nonetheless 

* Edited at 07.18.2023, 2:27 PM ET *

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