How to stream UFC 294, what time does Alex Volkanovski vs Islam Makhachev fight start in Australia?

Alex Volkanovski gets another chance to write himself into the UFC history books this weekend, but his opponent has ripped into him.

Alexander Volkanovski speaks at the pre-fight press conference.

Alex 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.

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Volkanovski 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.”

Islam Makhachev said Alex Volkanovski took the rematch for money.

HOW TO WATCH UFC 294

Australian 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 TAPE

Islam Makhachev

Age: 31

Record: 24-1

Height: 178cm

Reach: 179cm

Leg reach: 103cm

Alexander Volkanovski

Age: 35

Record: 26-2

Height: 168cm

Reach: 182cm

Leg reach: 91cm

WHAT 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 — $3.10

Volkanovski win TKO/KO — $6.25

Volkanovski win via points/decision — $5.80

Volkanovski win via submission — $26

Makhachvev to win — $1.37

Makhachev win via TKO/KO — $6

Makhachev win via points/decision — $2.74

Makhachev win via submission — $4

Draw — $51

FULL UFC 294 CARD (ALL TIMES AEDT)

Main Card (from 5am AEDT)

Islam Makhachev (c) v Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC lightweight title

Kamaru Usman v Khamzat Chimaev — middleweight

Magomed Ankalaev v Johnny Walker — light heavyweight

Ikram Aliskerov v Warlley Alves — middleweight

Said Nurmagomedov v Muin Gafurov — bantamweight

Prelims (from 1am AEDT)

Tim Elliott v Muhammad Mokaev — flyweight

Mohammad Yahya v Trevor Peek — lightweight

Javid Basharat v Victor Henry — bantamweight

Abu Azaitar v Sedriques Dumas — middleweight

Mike Breeden v Anshul Jubli — lightweight

Nathaniel Wood v Muhammad Naimov — featherweight

Viktoriia Dudakova v Jinh Yu Frey — women’s strawweight

Shara Magomedov v Bruno Silva — middleweight

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