UFC 294 Makhachev vs Oliviera 2
# UFC 294 Makhachev vs Oliviera 2

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Oliveira 2 is an upcoming mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that will take place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

## Background

The event will mark the promotion's 18th visit to Abu Dhabi and first since UFC 280 in October 2022.

A UFC Lightweight Championship rematch between current champion Islam Makhachev and former champion Charles Oliveira is expected to take place at the event. The pair previously met at UFC 280 one year prior, wherein Makhachev captured the vacant title by second round submission.

## Fight card

* ↑ For the UFC Lightweight Championship.

## Announced bouts

* Flyweight bout: Muhammad Mokaev vs. Tim Elliott
