UFC 294 is set to take place this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, featuring a highly anticipated matchup between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev. Usman, the current UFC welterweight champion, enters the fight as a +230 underdog, with his only previous underdog status resulting in a victory against Tyron Woodley. Meanwhile, Islam Makhachev, who is aiming to become a double champion, will face off against Alexander Volkanovski in a rematch. Makhachev's coach expects Volkanovski to take more risks this time around. The event promises an exciting card, with multiple fights generating significant buzz in the MMA community.
Kamaru Usman says he remains a "nightmare" matchup for UFC champ Sean Strickland and would beat him – again. #UFC294 | Full video: https://t.co/2rNtHMuqzx https://t.co/Nb2gSIPZIa
Khamzat Chimaev: My skills are 'in a whole different stratosphere' from UFC champ Sean Strickland #UFC294 https://t.co/UYAzVS734H
Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev cross paths in the fighter hotel 👀🤝 #UFC294 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/AfYsrPU6Db
🚨| Islam Makhachev has told @ufcontnt that he wants the winner of Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington next. Makhachev says he will be ringside at #UFC296. He says it’s his time to go for two belts after he has given Volk two opportunities to become double champ. #UFC #MMA https://t.co/YtwW9tn3lV
Yeah, safe to say Khamzat Chimaev has filled out well into his middleweight frame 😳 #UFC294 https://t.co/MhaZUK8kgO
A Nightmare is coming 🔥 Kamaru Usman 🆚 Khamzat Chimaev goes down this weekend 🤯 #UFC294 | Saturday, 5PM | LIVE on TNT Sports & discovery+ https://t.co/Xx99l6DMVl
Alex Volkanovski is excited about the chance to "debunk" the UFC cover curse 😁 #UFC294 https://t.co/8UGtTVP0ES
Alexander Volkanovski had little trouble making the decision to step up at #UFC294. Full story: https://t.co/zz7eyQNeuA https://t.co/LcRUowCiRA
History of the Undisputed #UFC Lightweight Championship. #UFC294 https://t.co/evzgH6yKNh
Predictions! UFC 294 Late ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 2 https://t.co/NgWfUIN7av
Video: UFC 294 media day https://t.co/XSAW14i4kK
"If Islam loses, what does he have? Back to the drawing board. So who has the most to lose here?" Coach Javier Mendez thinks Makhachev deserves more credit for putting it all on the line at #UFC294. @MikeBohn's interview: https://t.co/CqyF5Udvp3 https://t.co/8BLhNtZrEV
Alexander Volkanovski says matchup with BMF champ Justin Gaethje "does sound very good" if he claims lightweight gold at #UFC294. @Farah_Hannoun's interview: https://t.co/LTSddGes9h https://t.co/HrbyLxo1yw
Are you #InAbuDhabi this week for #UFC294? Make sure you know what/where/and when things are happening ➡️: https://t.co/uVU3r7RpFr [@InAbuDhabi |@VisitAbuDhabi] https://t.co/uVU3r7RpFr
Alexander Volkanovski claims he was 181 lbs when he accepted the fight with Islam Makhachev for UFC 294 He will have to cut 26 lbs in 11 days https://t.co/VYgHStjG0I
Khamzat Chimaev is hilarious! Such an honor getting to interview @KChimaev can’t wait for #UFC294 @ufc https://t.co/mhIgwp4Gg0
Paul Felder replaces Joe Rogan on commentary team for UFC 294 https://t.co/Ct2g8f9Myu
#UFC294 'Embedded,' No. 2: Team Khabib hits the pitch in Abu Dhabi https://t.co/NSQMgnqgeP
Heck of a Morning: Does Alexander Volkanovski or Kamaru Usman have better chance to pull off UFC 294 upset? https://t.co/uOah0Z2s97
Anatomy of UFC 294: A Day in the Life of Mohammad Yahya - Episode 1 https://t.co/tgzfrrVsNy / @WillHarrisAOAF
UFC 294 roundtable: Do Alexander Volkanovski and Kamaru Usman take card to another level? https://t.co/Bnlkr413SW
UFC 294 Clash: Ankalaev Vs. Walker! https://t.co/I5hHHyceKh
.@MikeHeck_JR returns at 10:15 a.m. ET to recap a wild weekend in combat sports — the good and very bad — and look ahead to #UFC294. https://t.co/ii7tldaNS5
Morning Report: Kamaru Usman says Khamzat Chimaev fight ‘naturally was what was supposed to happen’ https://t.co/TYgWknIw77 https://t.co/g5Ke20NYKi
Predictions! UFC 294 Early ‘Prelims’ Preview - Pt. 1 https://t.co/7u06RC6iV6
Alexander Volkanovski: If Kamaru Usman is in shape, his takedown defense will be hard for Khamzat Chimaev at #UFC294 https://t.co/uZb7mkbD5K
‘UFC 294 Countdown’ video https://t.co/Qg0mRfBAoF
Etihad Arena shows off new 3D #UFC294 ad with Spy Kids 3D Game Over https://t.co/19TI3DHF6y
Robert Whittaker: Alexander Volkanovski's head space on short notice could be better than first Islam Makhachev fight https://t.co/9yecUQKCcv
Rate UFC 294 now: https://t.co/aep2AB2IJy
Very little talk about a fight with HUGE title implications at 205-pounds.🔥 Magomed Ankalaev 🆚 Johnny Walker Who wins and how?🤔 #UFC294 #UFC #MMA https://t.co/JcDHAyW3Wp
🚨 | New interview with Jiri Prochazka is live! We talk... ✅ Sparring w/ Khamzat Chimaev ✅ Alex Pereira's strengths/weaknesses ✅ Return of his ponytail ✅ Vacating UFC title ✅ Meeting Conor McGregor ✅ Fighting alongside Jon Jones at #UFC295 👀 Watch: https://t.co/x51CUcP5bN https://t.co/aA6mAaak2N
UFC 294 Embedded, episode 1: ‘Everything has changed now’ https://t.co/FclPLcc1XC
Just landed in Abu Dhabi for UFC 294! So pumped! So excited to be here and witness this amazing card! If you are in Abu Dhabi you have to check out the UFC Fan Experience at Yas Mall @ufc #UFC294 https://t.co/toBkCPrG1q
Me and the boys at 5AM on Saturday ready to watch UFC294: https://t.co/pY06Ixac2O
Get ready for #UFC294 by previewing every fight on the card ⤵️: https://t.co/gnwqIPnCQ5 [@InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi] https://t.co/gnwqIPnCQ5
Abu Dhabi is pulling out all the stops for fight week #UFC294 https://t.co/IXLDYAlExx
#ufc294 predict video Oss https://t.co/eHHn1wygjh https://t.co/X44ZRUO1xR
It's Kamaru Usman fight week https://t.co/Rp66jGaBdh
Champ vs champ, running it back SATURDAY! @MakhachevMMA vs @AlexVolkanovski 2 at #UFC294 🔥 [ 2pmET / 11amPT | Live on ESPN+ PPV | @InAbuDhabi | #InAbuDhabi | @VisitAbuDhabi ] https://t.co/zFSPX7jSEQ
FIIIIIIIIIGHT WEEEEEK!!!!!! @MAKHACHEVMMA vs @alexvolkanovski 2 is LIVE SATURDAY on ESPN+ PPV at 2pmET #UFC294 #InAbuDhabi @VisitAbuDhabi @InAbuDhabi https://t.co/1bcaUrnCCL
Islam Makhachev coach expects Alexander Volkanovski ‘to take more chances’ in rematch https://t.co/9YQJxOCywj
How does Islam Makhachev's accolades stack up against Khabib Nurmagomedov's? https://t.co/hZqbUrySUi
Kamaru Usman is currently a +230 underdog against Khamzat Chimaev heading into #UFC294. The only time he was a betting underdog was against Tyron Woodley in 2019. He beat Woodley to become the UFC welterweight champion 👀 🏆 (h/t @CaesarsSports) https://t.co/M82EJk5jHc
UFC 294’s venue made a giant CGI UFC belt promo for the fight https://t.co/uk5n5x1e8h
UFC 294 PPV card this Saturday at a special start time at 2PM ET. #UFC294 https://t.co/hzJ6pJpgJ5