2023-10-21 18:57:52
The United Arab Emirates are impatient. And for good reason, the evening of UFC 294 (the meeting number) is associated with a slight scent of nostalgia. In 2020, while the sports world had stopped spinning due to Covid-19, the organization continued its business and organized fights on the island of Yas Island. Three years later, the menu concocted by Dana White looks great. And a look at the main fights taking place this Saturday in Abu Dhabi allows us to take the measure.
The first five fights of the evening are scheduled from 6 p.m. (French time) on the RMC Sport Twitch channel. At around 8:30 p.m., the following four matches will be followed on RMC Sport 2. Without offending the other fighters, what attracts attention concerns the second part of the evening.
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Chimaev intractable, Usman in search of redemption
Undefeated in the octagon (12-0), Khamzat Chimaev will face the Nigerian Kamaru Usman (20-3). Now affiliated with the Emirati colors, Chimaev will benefit from the support of the public and will try to prolong his invincibility thanks to a fight established as a strong point since its beginnings – of his twelve successes, five have been by submission -. Usman, a referenced opponent and former holder of the welterweight belt, remains on two losses in a row against Leon Edwards. Seven months after his disillusionment, this fight remains an opportunity for him to relaunch his dynamic and return to the forefront. Very comfortable on the ground too, the Nigerian should capitalize on assaults carried out while standing while Chimaev will probably want to give this fight the appearance of a freestyle fight.
Duel de champions entre Makhachev et Volkanovski
The fight between the Russian Islam Makhachev and the Australian Alexander Volkanovski will be the main point of the evening. Lightweight world champion, Makhachev (24-1) reigns supreme in the category. He also got the better of Volkanovski at UFC 284 in February, after a fight won by unanimous decision on the Australian’s home ground. Merciless on the ground with 11 of his 24 victories by submission, the Dagestani will be able to engage in a style opposition against his evening opponent.
With a very strong chin and accustomed to exchanges of blows reminiscent of English boxing, Volkanovski (26-2) will be keen to take his revenge and add a new belt to his list of achievements. While he holds all the UFC featherweight titles, the Australian has the lightweight category in his sights. Fresh from a successful knockout against Yair Rodriguez on July 8, he will not hesitate to focus his strategy on striking to achieve the same ends this evening.
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