2 p.m. ET: ESPN+ PPV Main Event

10 a.m.: Prelims (ESPN+, ESPNMMA YouTube & SiriusXM Fight Nation 156)

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UFC PPV action returns this weekend live from Abu Dhabi with UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2. The event will be live from Etihad Arena on Saturday, Oct. 21, with a special 2 p.m. ET start time, exclusively on ESPN+ PPV (English and Spanish). The Prelims will be available on ESPN+, ESPNMMA YouTube and SiriusXM Fight Nation 156 at 10 a.m.

Main Event

• Islam Makhachev once again crosses paths with Alexander Volkanovski in a highly anticipated UFC Lightweight Championship rematch. Makhachev (24-1) looks to continue his reign by defeating Volkanovski for a second time and solidifying his status as the best in the world. Volkanovski (26-2) intends to get his win back from Makhachev and leave with the lightweight title.

Co-Main Event

• Fan favorites Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev go head-to-head in the co-main event middleweight bout with No. 1 welterweight Usman (20-3) looking to deliver a statement win, while No. 4 welterweight Chimaev (12-0) plans to add to his eight first-round finishes in highlight fashion and remain undefeated.

Additional PPV Card Highlight:

• 2 ranked light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev (18-1-1), unbeaten in 10-straight (9-0-1), faces off against No.7 Johnny Walker (21-7), with 17 first round finishes, in a thrilling match.

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On The Call:

• Jon Anik will call the action alongside Paul Felder and former two-division Champion Daniel Cormier. Megan Olivi will handle reporting duties.

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Programming (All times ET)

*Immediately following Main Event

Main Card and Prelims (All times ET)

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