UFC 294 returns this Saturday with blockbuster fights across several divisions as featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski seeks to avenge his only UFC loss to Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. Also, Former Welterweight champion, Kamaru Usman will make his middleweight debut against Khamzat Chimaev while Ikram Aliskerov and Warlley Alves will settle their scores. In the light-heavyweight division, Magomed Ankalaev and Johnny Walker will go to war while Said Nurmagomedov faces Muin Gafurov in the bantamweight division at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Nigeria’s leading online sports betting bookmaker, BetKing has got you covered with professional betting tips, best odds along with the massive betting offers on all types of bets. Without further ado let’s delve into the preview of this fights and how you can make money off these fights on BetKing. **Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski** The main event for UFC 294 is a rearranged fight after Featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski agreed to fill the void left by the injured Carles Oliveira who was originally supposed to fight Islam Makhachev, Volkanovski’s motivation for taking a title fight with just 12 days’ notice is most likely rooted in his desire for revenge as he lost to Makhachev in February. For Alexander ‘The Great’, this is a no-lose situation as he has a chance to become a two-division champion by snatching the lightweight belt and getting revenge on Makhachev in one fight without any chance of losing his own Featherweight crown. That loss remains Volkanovski’s lone UFC career defeat, which is what makes it personal, with a total MMA record of 26-2. Of course, Makhachev is the clear favourite as he is significantly more prepared than his opponent and has already beaten him once before. A [Makhachev win is valued at 1.37 odds](https://m.betking.com/sports/match/5695595/makhachev-islam-volkanovski-alex) but [Volkanovski to win at 3.05 odds](https://m.betking.com/sports/match/5695595/makhachev-islam-volkanovski-alex) is also worth a punt. **Bet Prediction**
**Kamaru Usman v Khamzat Chimaev** Having dominated the UFC Welterweight division for over six years with 15 consecutive wins, six of which were title fights, Kamaru Usman’s run was brutally halted by Leon Edwards. Since the consecutive losses to Edwards, this is the perfect way for the Nigerian Nightmare to restore his reputation as one of the very best in the business and this fight against Khamzat Chimaev is the perfect opportunity. This co-main event at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi serves up a very much anticipated fight between the former pound-for-pound king in Usman and the hottest up-and-comer in the UFC now in Chimaev. The 29-year-old Swede has a 12-0 MMA record with six of those wins in the UFC with only one of those even going the distance. Chimaev is currently ranked number 4 and was originally scheduled to face middleweight Paulo Costa, but an elbow injury ruled him out. The circumstances surrounding the fight puts Usman at a disadvantage, with just one week of preparation against one of the most dangerous men on the planet, so it is understandable that Chimaev is the clear favourite despite being three spots below Usman in the Welterweight rankings. Although this is not a title fight, the stakes are still sky-high after UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that the winner would get a Middleweight title shot. Khamzat Chimaev is the clear favourite on [BetKing at 1.30 odds](https://m.betking.com/sports/match/5698299/usman-kamaru-chimaev-khamzat) which is probably the best bet as the odds are significantly stacked against Usman who is at [3.45 odds to win.](https://m.betking.com/sports/match/5698299/usman-kamaru-chimaev-khamzat) **Bet Predictions**
**Magomed Ankalaev vs Johnny Walker** Magomed Ankalaev comes into this fight with an 18-1-1 record, a clear favourite against Johnny Walker despite the Brazilian appearing reborn lately. Walker has strategically worked on his game to take better advantage of his rounded skill set rather than his previous focus on raw athleticism. As a result, the 31-year-old has put together a run of three straight wins which means he is high on confidence coming into this one, taking his professional record to 21-7. However, Ankalaev is still the clear favourite to emerge victorious in Abu Dhabi as he is unbeaten in his last 10 fights and is arguably the best fighter at 205 pounds. [Ankalaev to win is on BetKing at 1.26 odds](https://m.betking.com/sports/match/5656696/ankalaev-magomed-walker-johnny) which makes sense as he is currently number 2 on the light heavyweight rankings while Johnny Walker is seventh and [valued at 3.80 odds to win.](https://m.betking.com/sports/match/5656696/ankalaev-magomed-walker-johnny) **Bet Predictions**
**Ikram Aliskerov vs Warlley Alves ** Ikram Aliskerov made a stunning introduction to the UFC in May when he knocked out Henry Cejudo in his debut to take his MMA record to 14-1. The Russian will be looking to follow that up with a solid sophomore appearance in the UFC against Brazilian Warlley Alves. Alves has a professional record of 15-6 with four TKO/KO wins and six submissions and a professional background in Brazilian jungle fighting. He also has an impressive 80% takedown defence which means Aliskerov almost certainly must either knock him out or go the distance. The odds back an [Aliskerov win at 1.15 odds on BetKing](https://m.betking.com/sports/match/5702575/aliskerov-ikram-alves-warlley) while Alves is the outside at 5.20 odds for an unlikely win in Abu Dhabi. **Bet Predictions**
**Said Nurmagomedov v Muin Gafurov** Still reeling from that UFC Fight Night loss in March to Jonathan Martinez, Said Nurmagomedov (no relation to Khabib Nurmagomedov) has a chance to bounce back against the dangerous Muin Gafurov. The Dagestani has a 17-3 MMA record and averages an efficient 3.54 significant strikes landed per minute while only absorbing 2.15 as well. 27-year-old Gafurov on the other hand has an 18-5 record with 17 of those victories coming by way of knockout or submission, he knows how to finish a fight. Nurmagomedov gets the benefit of the doubt here based on his experience, and he is valued at 1.44 odds for the win on BetKing while Gafurov is valued at 2.75 odds to win. **Bet Predictions**
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