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Fans arrive at the Etihad Arena for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi

Islam Makhachev after his win via knockout in the first round of their UFC 294 lightweight title fight in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 21, 2023. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National

Islam Makhachev knocks out Alexander Volkanovski to defend his lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi

Islam Makhachev knocks out Alexander Volkanovski with a kick.

Alexander Volkanovski after his defeat

Islam Makhachev proved too strong for Alexander Volkanovski

Khamzat Chimaev during his bout against Kamaru Usman in their middleweight bout at UFC 294

Khamzat Chimaev takes down Kamaru Usman

Khamzat Chimaev won a majority decision against Kamaru Usman

Johnny Walker, green shorts, during his light heavyweight bout against Magomed Ankalaev

Johnny Walker has to be held back after his fight with Magomed Ankalaev is declared a no contest

Ikram Aliskerov after defeating Warlley Alves by TKO in their middleweight bout

Ikram Aliskerov, white shorts, during his win over Warlley Alves

Ikram Aliskerov celebrates his win in Abu Dhabi

Said Nurmagomedov, white shorts, submits Muin Gafurov in their bantamweight bout

Mohammed Yahya, right, created history for the UAE as he took on Trevor Peek in a lightweight bout in Abu Dhabi

Trevor Peek defeated UAE's Mohammed Yahya in Abu Dhabi

Muhammad Mokaev, white shorts, overpowered Tim Elliott in their flyweight bout

Muhammad Mokaev celebrates his win over Tim Elliott

Sharabutdin Magomedov, red shorts, takes on Bruno Silva in their middleweight bout at UFC 294

Sharabutdin Magomedov defeated Bruno Silva on Saturday

Victoria Dudakova, grey shorts, on route to victory against Jinh Yu Frey in their catchweight bout

Muhammad Naimov, white shorts, takes on Nathaniel Wood

Muhammad Naimov celebrates his win

Muhammad Naimov defends against Nathaniel Wood

Mike Breeden celebrates his win over debutant Anshul Jubli

Sedriques Dumas after defeating Abu Azaitar

Sedriques Dumas on his way to victory over Abu Azaitar

Javid Basharat, white shorts, kicked the groin of Victor Henry, leading to a no contest in their bantamweight bout

Fans arrive at the Etihad Arena for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi

Islam Makhachev after his win via knockout in the first round of their UFC 294 lightweight title fight in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, October 21, 2023. All images Chris Whiteoak / The National

Islam Makhachev knocks out Alexander Volkanovski to defend his lightweight title at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi

Islam Makhachev knocks out Alexander Volkanovski with a kick.

Alexander Volkanovski after his defeat

Islam Makhachev proved too strong for Alexander Volkanovski

Khamzat Chimaev during his bout against Kamaru Usman in their middleweight bout at UFC 294

Khamzat Chimaev takes down Kamaru Usman

Khamzat Chimaev won a majority decision against Kamaru Usman

Johnny Walker, green shorts, during his light heavyweight bout against Magomed Ankalaev

Johnny Walker has to be held back after his fight with Magomed Ankalaev is declared a no contest

Ikram Aliskerov after defeating Warlley Alves by TKO in their middleweight bout

Ikram Aliskerov, white shorts, during his win over Warlley Alves

Ikram Aliskerov celebrates his win in Abu Dhabi

Said Nurmagomedov, white shorts, submits Muin Gafurov in their bantamweight bout

Mohammed Yahya, right, created history for the UAE as he took on Trevor Peek in a lightweight bout in Abu Dhabi

Trevor Peek defeated UAE's Mohammed Yahya in Abu Dhabi

Muhammad Mokaev, white shorts, overpowered Tim Elliott in their flyweight bout

Muhammad Mokaev celebrates his win over Tim Elliott

Sharabutdin Magomedov, red shorts, takes on Bruno Silva in their middleweight bout at UFC 294

Sharabutdin Magomedov defeated Bruno Silva on Saturday

Victoria Dudakova, grey shorts, on route to victory against Jinh Yu Frey in their catchweight bout

Muhammad Naimov, white shorts, takes on Nathaniel Wood

Muhammad Naimov celebrates his win

Muhammad Naimov defends against Nathaniel Wood

Mike Breeden celebrates his win over debutant Anshul Jubli

Sedriques Dumas after defeating Abu Azaitar

Sedriques Dumas on his way to victory over Abu Azaitar

Javid Basharat, white shorts, kicked the groin of Victor Henry, leading to a no contest in their bantamweight bout

Fans arrive at the Etihad Arena for UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi

UFC 294: Islam Makhachev proves his mettle with stunning win against Alexander Volkanovski

Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kamaru Usman after intense battle, UAE's Mohammed Yahya puts up brave fight in Abu Dhabi

October 21, 2023

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