The UFC 294 mixed martial arts tournament will be held on October 21 at Etihad Arena

Oliveira withdrew from the fight with Makhachev at UFC 294 due to injury - the Brazilian had his eyebrow cut in training: now the Russian will defend the lightweight title on October 21 against Volkanovsky.

The mixed martial arts tournament UFC 294, representing a significant event in the world of sports, will take place at the Etihad Arena on October 21. Within the framework of this event, outstanding fighters of this discipline will come together, attracting the attention of martial arts fans.

One of the central fights of the evening will be the lightweight title fight, in which Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovsky will meet. This confrontation takes on great significance, since the winner will receive the privilege of holding the title of champion in this weight category.

Paulo Costa and Khamzat Chimayev will meet in the middleweight arena. This fight promises to be a real test for both fighters and will determine which of them is able to dominate in this weight category.

Also at the tournament it will be possible to see a duel between Nassurdin Imavov and Ikram Aliskerov, which will add interest to the confrontation between these two athletes.

A fight between Arman Tsarukyan and Benil Dariush will take place in the lightweight division. This confrontation will provide an opportunity for the fighters to demonstrate their unique skills and determine which of them will be able to win.

In general, the UFC 294 tournament promises to be a rich and exciting event in the world of martial arts. Spectators and sports fans are looking forward to October to watch outstanding duels that will be remembered for a long time.

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