Outcomes of each battle in UFC 294 event

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 - A Night to Remember

In the pulsating atmosphere of the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, UFC 294 kept fans on the edge of their seats. Here's a breakdown of the exciting encounters, with a keen focus on the marquee and co-main events.

In a thrilling lightweight title rematch, Islam Makhachev showed his prowess, knocking out Alexander Volkanovski just 3 minutes and 6 seconds into the first round. The ground battle was fierce, but neither competitor could assert dominance. The action then shifted to an extended pressure game against the cage. Makhachev delivered a devastating high kick that sent Volkanovski crashing, swiftly followed by ground and pound to seal the deal.

In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman showcased their skills in a five-rounder, with the former emerging victorious by majority decision (29-27, 29-27, 28-28). Chimaev was dominating in the initial stages with ground and pound, while Usman exhibited impressive stand-up skills in the second round, despite getting taken down late. The third round saw both warriors take their chances, making the outcome close.

Additional Highlights from the Main Card:

Johnny Walker vs. Magomed Ankalaev ended abruptly at 3:13 of the first round due to an illegal knee strike from Ankalaev on Walker, who was against the cage on one knee. Walker was unable to continue, and the fight was declared a "no contest."
Ikram Aliskerov earned a TKO victory in the first round (2:07) against Warlley Alves.
Said Nurmagomedov showcased his ground game, submitting Muin Gafurov via rear-naked choke in the first round (1:13).

Preliminary Card Results:

Muhammad Mokaev secured a rear-naked choke victory against Tim Elliott at 3:03 in the 3rd round;
Trevor Picot won by unanimous decision over Mohammad Yahya (30-27, 29-28, 30-27);
The bout between Javid Basharat and Victor Henry was ruled a no contest due to an accidental groin strike to Henry, causing him to be unable to continue;
Cedric Doumbe demonstrated his striking prowess, defeating Abou Azaitar by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28);
Mike Bridger delivered a dramatic KO against Anshul Jubli at 2:55 in the 3rd round with a right hand;
Muhammad Naimov showcased his effective striking, outpointing Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28);
Victoria Dudakova prevailed against Jin Yu Frey by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28);
Sharauddin Magomedov displayed his dominance, winning over Bruno Silva by a wide unanimous decision (30-27 from all three judges).

UFC 294 was filled with unforgettable moments, some questionable decisions included. However, the excitement was undeniable. With Khamzat Chimaev's resounding victory in the co-main event, we eagerly await an announcement for a title fight in the middleweight division. Stay tuned for more UFC updates!

Further Reading:

Interested in the complete event details for UFC 294, including the undercard and preliminary fights? Check the official UFC website.
Dive deeper into Khamzat Chimaev's journey as the rising star of the UFC. Explore ESPN's feature article for an engaging read on his background, skills, and ambitions.

Tko Magomedov was unable to continue in a bout against Johnny Walker due to an illegal knee strike from Magomed Ankalaev. Despite the setback, Said Nurmagomedov successfully submitted Muin Gafurov via rear-naked choke later in the main card. In the preliminary fights, Vijay Magomedov dominated Bruno Silva, winning by a wide unanimous decision.