Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will defend his belt on Saturday in the main event of UFC 294 in a rematch against reigning featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski. The main UFC 294 fight card is set for 2 p.m. ET from Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Makhachev is a -260 favorite (risk $260 to win $100), while Volkanovski is priced at +210 (risk $100 to win $210) in the latest MMA odds for UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2.

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This week at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2, we can tell you Marley is backing Magomed Ankalaev (-360) vs. Johnny Walker (+285) in a battle of light heavyweight contenders on the main card.

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