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Paulo Costa, who was forced to withdraw from UFC 294 due to a staph infection, got into a brawl with fans at the event. Costa explained that a fan flipped him off, leading to a confrontation that had to be broken up by security. Costa attempted to discipline the fan but was interrupted by others. Despite the incident, Costa's injured arm is improving, and he plans to have the bandage removed soon.
Following the UFC 294 event in Abu Dhabi, winning and losing fighters, along with their coaches and training partners, took to social media to react to the event and share messages with supporters. The MMA industry has thrived and survived through social media platforms, allowing fighters to interact with fans and provide a deeper look into their thoughts and experiences.
Islam Makhachev knocks out Alexander Volkanovski to retain his lightweight title at UFC 294, sparking discussions about his pound-for-pound ranking and potential next opponents. The post-fight show also covers Khamzat Chimaev's win over Kamaru Usman, referee controversies, fighter infections, and more.
UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi was marred by questionable decisions, medical issues, and short cage time. The event highlighted the need for better governance abroad. Islam Makhachev solidified his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter with a dominant win over Alexander Volkanovski. Volkanovski, despite his desire to stay active, may need a break to address mental health concerns. Khamzat Chimaev's majority decision win raised questions about his performance and hype. Ikram Aliskerov showcased his knockout power and is emerging as a force in the middleweight division.
UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi features a highly anticipated rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski. Makhachev won their previous encounter, and Volkanovski aims to become a two-division champion. In the co-main event, Khamzat Chimaev outpoints Kamaru Usman in a middleweight bout. The event also includes other exciting matchups, with live results and highlights available.
UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi features a highly anticipated rematch between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski. Makhachev won their previous encounter, and Volkanovski aims to become a two-division champion. The co-main event sees former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman stepping in to face Khamzat Chimaev. The event can be streamed through ESPN+ PPV or TNT Sports with the use of a VPN.
Khamzat Chimaev dismisses Bo Nickal's callout, calling it "big bulls***" and stating that their wrestling styles are different in MMA. Chimaev expresses confidence in his grappling skills, comparing himself to Khabib Nurmagomedov. He also questions the UFC's matchmaking decisions, claiming he's ready to fight but is being offered opponents with no name recognition.
The UFC 294 event featuring Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski will take place at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The fight card is divided into an early preliminary card airing on ESPN+ at 10 a.m. ET, headlined by Tim Elliott vs. Muhammad Mokaev, and a pay-per-view event on ESPN+ at 2 p.m. ET, headlined by the lightweight title rematch between Makhachev and Volkanovski. Kamaru Usman will also face Khamzat Chimaev in the co-main event.
UFC 294 features a highly anticipated rematch between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski, with Volkanovski stepping in on short notice. The event also includes a middleweight co-main event between Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev, as well as other intriguing matchups. MMA Fighting's preview show discusses the fights and offers predictions for the outcomes.
Kamaru Usman denies rumors of a knee injury during UFC 294 open workouts, calling those spreading the rumor "dummies." Usman insists that he is fine and questions how people could have possibly heard what he said during the event. He expresses frustration with the power of social media and urges people to stop with the clickbait. Usman is set to make his middleweight debut against Khamzat Chimaev on short notice, replacing the injured Paulo Costa.
Despite undergoing surgery on his right elbow just five weeks before his scheduled fight against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294, Paulo Costa is determined to compete. Costa had a staph infection that developed into a "bursitis infection," requiring immediate surgery. He is confident in his ability to win the fight and believes he can beat Chimaev in 99 out of 100 fights. Costa's coach expressed confidence in his preparations, and Costa is committed to fighting, even under less-than-ideal circumstances.
Israel Adesanya is "rooting" for Khamzat Chimaev in his upcoming fight against Paulo Costa at UFC 294, as he sees Chimaev as new blood and a potential fresh matchup for himself. Adesanya warns Chimaev that facing Costa won't be an easy fight, despite Adesanya making it look easy in their previous bout. Adesanya is keeping an eye on the middleweight division and may even consider facing Chimaev before the end of 2023.
Khamzat Chimaev plans to make Paulo Costa cry during their upcoming fight at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. The two Middleweights have a history of animosity, with Chimaev vowing to smash Costa and make him cry in the cage. The fight is scheduled for October 21, 2023.