UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 Fight Card, Odds, Start Time, Betting Trends, & How to Watch

One of the biggest MMA pay-per-views of the year is on the horizon as UFC 294 takes place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday, Oct. 21.

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Saturday night is shaping up to have one of the most stacked UFC cards of all time, meaning there won’t be any shortages of betting opportunities. Fortunately, your pals at Betting News have your back as usual.

Check out the UFC 294 fight card preview below as we look at the latest betting odds and trends for each of this weekend’s 13 fights.

UFC 294 Main Card Odds

UFC 294 odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of 12:18 p.m. ET on Monday, Oct. 16.

UFC 294 Main Event: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski 2 — Lightweight

Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 Odds

• Islam Makhachev (-255)
• Alexander Volkanovski (+215)

Round Total

• Over 3.5 Rounds (-200)
• Under 3.5 Rounds (+160)

Betting Trends

• Makhachev has won 12 straight fights ahead of UFC 294.
• Volkanovski is 23-1 in his last 24 fights.
• Makhachev has finished seven of his last 10 opponents.
• Nine of Volkanovski’s last 13 fights went the distance.
• Makhachev is 13-1 in his last 14 fights as the favorite.
• Volkanovski is 3-1 in his last four fights as the underdog.

UFC 294 Co-Main Event: Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev — Middleweight

Usman vs Chimaev Odds

• Kamaru Usman (+220)
• Khamzat Chimaev (-260)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (+125)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (-155)

Betting Trends

• Usman is coming off back-to-back losses to Leon Edwards.
• Chimaev is off to a 12-0 start to begin his MMA career.
• Usman won his only career fight as the underdog.
• Chimaev is 4-0 as the favorite in the UFC.
• Usman has an average fight time of 17:35.
• Chimaev has a finish rate of 91.7%.

Magomed Ankalaev vs. Johnny Walker — Light Heavyweight

Ankalaev vs Walker Odds

• Magomed Ankalaev (-360)
• Johnny Walker (+285)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-190)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (+160)

Betting Trends

• Ankalaev is 9-0-1 in his last 10 fights.
• Walker heads into UFC 294 riding a three-fight winning streak.
• Ankalaev has knocked out eight of his last 14 opponents.
• Walker has been finished twice in his last eight fights.
• Ankalaev has an average fight time of 12:26.
• Walker has an average fight time of 7:17.

Ikram Aliskerov vs. Warlley Alves — Bantamweight

Aliskerov vs Alves Odds

• Ikram Aliskerov (-600)
• Warlley Alves (+425)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (+135)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (-165)

Betting Trends

• Aliskerov is 6-0 in his last six fights.
• Alves is 2-4 in his last six fights.
• Aliskerov has finished five of his last six opponents before UFC 294.
• Alves was finished three times in his six previous outings.
• Aliskerov has an average fight time of 2:10.
• Alves has an average fight time of 10:09.

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov — Bantamweight

Nurmagomedov vs Gafurov Odds

• Said Nurmagomedov (-225)
• Muin Gafurov (+190)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (+105)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (-135)

Betting Trends

• Nurmagomedov is 4-1 in his last five fights.
• Gafurov is 3-3 in his last six fights.
• Nurmagomedov has finished four of his last seven opponents.
• Gafurov has never been finished in his 10-year MMA career.
• Nurmagomedov is 5-2 in his last seven outings as the favorite.
• Gafurov is 0-1 in his only fight as the underdog.

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Now, back to Saturday’s early fights…

UFC 294 Preliminary Card & Early Prelim Odds

Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev — Flyweight

Eliott vs Mokaev Odds

• Tim Elliott (+425)
• Muhammad Mokaev (-600)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-175)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+145)

Betting Trends

• Elliott is 4-1 in his last five fights.
• Mokaev is 10-0 with a no-contest in his first 11 professional MMA fights.
• Elliott has gone the distance in each of his last five outings.
• Mokaev is 3-0 when his fights go the distance.
• Elliott has been finished six times throughout his career.
• Mokaev boasts a 70% finish rate ahead of UFC 294.

Mohammad Yahya vs. Trevor Peek — Lightweight

Yahya vs Peek Odds

• Mohammad Yahya (+116)
• Trevor Peek (-136)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-116)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (-114)

Betting Trends

• Yahya is 5-0 in his last five fights.
• Peek is coming off his first-ever MMA loss.
• Three of Yahya’s last five wins came via unanimous decision.
• Peek owns a 100% finish rate.
• This fight marks Yahya’s UFC debut.
• Peek holds two KO/TKO victories in three career UFC fights.

Javid Basharat vs. Victor Henry — Bantamweight

Basharat vs Henry Odds

• Javid Basharat (-600)
• Victor Henry (+425)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-260)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+200)

Betting Trends

• Basharat is 14-0 to begin his MMA career.
• Henry is 3-1 in his last four fights.
• Each of Basharat’s last three victories came by unanimous decision.
• Henry has gone the distance in four of his last five fights.
• Basharat is 3-0 in his last three fights as the favorite.
• Henry is 1-0 in his only fight as the underdog.

Abu Azaitar vs. Sedriques Dumas — Middleweight

Azaitar vs Dumas Odds

• Abu Azaitar (+150)
• Sedriques Dumas (-175)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-175)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (+145)

Betting Trends

• Azaitar is 5-1 in his last six fights.
• Dumas is 2-1 in three UFC fights.
• Azaitar boasts a 57.1% finish rate.
• Dumas has a finish rate of 75.0%.
• Azaitar has an average fight time of 14:58.
• Dumas’ bouts have an average length of 7:56.

Mike Breeden vs. Anshul Jubli — Lightweight

Breeden vs Jubil Odds

• Mike Breeden (+285)
• Anshul Jubli (-360)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-185)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (+155)

Betting Trends

• Breeden heads into UFC 294 on a three-fight losing streak.
• Jubil has won seven straight outings to begin his MMA career.
• Breeden has been knocked out twice in his last three outings.
• Jubil TKO’d Jeka Saragih to win the Road to UFC Lightweight Tournament.
• Breeden is 0-3 in his last three fights as the underdog.
• Jubil has finished three of his last five opponents.

Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov — Featherweight

Wood vs Naimov Odds

• Nathaniel Wood (-335)
• Muhammad Naimov (+275)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-160)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+130)

Betting Trends

• Wood is 4-1 in his last five fights.
• Naimov is 4-0 in his last four outings.
• Each of Wood’s last five fights went the distance.
• Naimov has a 77.8% career finish rate.
• Wood is 6-1 when his fights go the distance.
• Naimov is 2-2 when his fights go the distance.

Victoria Dudakova vs. Jinh Yu Frey — Women’s Strawweight

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Dudakova vs Frey Odds

• Victoria Dudakova (-600)
• Jinh Yu Frey (+425)

Round Total

• Over 2.5 Rounds (-250)
• Under 2.5 Rounds (+200)

Betting Trends

• Dudakova is 7-0 to begin her MMA career.
• Frey is 2-5 in her last seven fights before UFC 294.
• Dudakova has finished three of her last five opponents in Round 1.
• Nine of Frey’s last 11 fights went the distance.
• Dudakova has an 85.7% finish rate.
• Frey is 2-4 in her last six fights as the underdog.

Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Bruno Silva — Middleweight

Magomedov vs Silva Odds

• Sharabutdin Magomedov (-230)
• Bruno Silva (+195)

Round Total

• Over 1.5 Rounds (-105)
• Under 1.5 Rounds (-125)

Betting Trends

• Magomedov has won 11 consecutive fights to begin his MMA career.
• Silva is 1-3 in his last four outings.
• Magomedov has knocked out 10 of his previous 11 opponents.
• Silva has been submitted twice in his last three fights.
• This fight marks Magomedov’s UFC debut.
• Only one of Silva’s last 12 fights went the distance.

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UFC 294 Information FAQ

When is UFC 294?

• UFC 294 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023.

Where is UFC 294?

• UFC 294 will take place at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

What time does UFC 294 start?

• Preliminary Card Start Time: 10 a.m. ET
• Main Card Start Time: 2 p.m. ET

How can I watch UFC 294?

• The UFC 294 prelims can be viewed on ESPN+ and the UFC Fight Pass while the main card action takes place exclusively on ESPN+ and PPV providers..

How can I bet on UFC 294?

• All of the top online sports betting sites will have UFC 294 odds, but here are some of the sites we recommend most for MMA betting enthusiasts.