UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2 | EARLY START - 2pm ET /11am PT | October 21, 2023! With a special early afternoon start time on October 21, the UFC returns to Abu Dhabi, where two of the top fighters in the world, pound for pound, will meet again as Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 294 at Etihad Arena. In February, the pair met for the first time, engaging in a Fight of the Year candidate that left fans demanding a rematch. Now Makhachev, who has won 12 straight, will attempt to make it two in a row over the Aussie star, who is hungry to even the score with the 155-pound king. Plus, middleweight sensation Khamzat Chimaev welcomes former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman to the division in a fight with serious title implications at 185 pounds. Main card action kicks off on Saturday afternoon at 2pm ET / 11am PT. *Purchase includes viewing for 24 hours from the event start* UFC Fight pas