UFC 294: Alex Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev, what time does fight start in Australia, how to strea

UFC 294: Alex Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev, what time does fight start in Australia, how to streaJune 28, 2024blogAlex Volkanovski is aiming to join the most elite list of UFC fighters and become a double champion across two weight divisions in a blockbuster fight this weekend.The 35-year-old Aussie will take on Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning (AEDT) in a lightweight title fight and a rematch of their epic clash in February.UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 | SUN 22nd OCT 5AM AEDT | Order Now with Main Event on Kayo SportsVolkanovski took the fight on just 11 days notice after Charles Oliveira was forced to pull out through injury.The featherweight champion won’t need to cut as much weight for the lightweight bout, but it’s still remarkable he’s stepped in to fight Makhachev, who is arguably the toughest man to beat in UFC.Volkanovski will lose no fans if he loses on Sunday, but an upset win to cement his GOAT status will be even more heroic given his short preparation.Makhachev launched a bizarre attack on his opponent in the pre-fight press conference, claiming Volkanovski had only agreed to fight him again for a big payday.“Everybody know what you need. Just money, that’s it,” he said.“He just comes to make money.“He not bring his belt.“I put my belt up.“While I am here he’ll never be champion of my division.”HOW TO WATCH UFC 294Australian fight fans can catch all the action from UFC 294 live on Main Event and Kayo Sports.The prelims are available to watch on ESPN via Kayo, before the action for the main card switches over to Main Event.To watch Volkanovski’s fight, you’ll need to purchase the pay-per-view at a cost of $59.95.WHAT TIME DOES UFC 294 START IN AUSTRALIA?With UFC 294 being held in Abu Dhabi, Aussie MMA fans will need to tune in much earlier on Sunday morning instead of the usual afternoon time slot.The prelims kick off at 1am (AEDT), while the main card will commence at 5am (AEDT).Fight timing isn’t an exact science, but Volkanovski and Makhachev are expected to enter the Octagon around 7am.TALE OF THE TAPEIslam MakhachevAge: 31Record: 24-1Height: 178cmReach: 179cmLeg reach: 103cmAlexander VolkanovskiAge: 35Record: 26-2Height: 168cmReach: 182cmLeg reach: 91cmWHAT ARE THE BETTING ODDS?

(per Sportsbet)Volkanovski is once again the underdog despite coming extremely close to pulling off an upset in his first fight against Makhachev.Volkanovski to win — $3.10Volkanovski win TKO/KO — $6.25Volkanovski win via points/decision — $5.80Volkanovski win via submission — $26Makhachvev to win — $1.37Makhachev win via TKO/KO — $6Makhachev win via points/decision — $2.74Makhachev win via submission — $4Draw — $51FULL UFC 294 CARD (ALL TIMES AEDT)Main Card (from 5am AEDT)Islam Makhachev (c) v Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC lightweight titleKamaru Usman v Khamzat Chimaev — middleweightMagomed Ankalaev v Johnny Walker — light heavyweightIkram Aliskerov v Warlley Alves — middleweightSaid Nurmagomedov v Muin Gafurov — bantamweightPrelims (from 1am AEDT)Tim Elliott v Muhammad Mokaev — flyweightMohammad Yahya v Trevor Peek — lightweightJavid Basharat v Victor Henry — bantamweightAbu Azaitar v Sedriques Dumas — middleweightMike Breeden v Anshul Jubli — lightweightMore CoverageNathaniel Wood v Muhammad Naimov — featherweightViktoriia Dudakova v Jinh Yu Frey — women’s strawweightShara Magomedov v Bruno Silva — middleweightncG1vNJzZmivp6x7r7HWrGWcp51jrrZ70qmmq6xfqrOke8eormasn2LAtb7EmqRmrZaYenOFk2auoZmkYsGqucRmm6ido2KurbHXZq2opJuWu7DC0qSgZq6jYra0uMCmZKaZm52upLTEr2SfoZedwW6%2F05qprWWZo3qiwdKtqZqkmZZ8r7HWrGSsrJ%2BnxnCFxW2dnJ1iZYN5ro9qaWycYZh%2Fo4TAaWdxa5RtfqKAxA%3D%3D