UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski Prop Bets

We have an absolute treat of an event coming this weekend on the UFC schedule when UFC 294 takes place in Abu Dhabi. The main and co-main events were both saved last week by short-notice replacements, and the new matchups are arguably even more intriguing to watch and bet on.

Let’s take a closer look at some key UFC 294 prop bets to think about playing since those are always the most fun bets to make. With a stacked card full of closely matched fights, sometimes prop bets can save the day and give you better UFC odds to put money on than just a moneyline.

Prop Bet Lines

Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammadjon Naimov

Beginning on the preliminary card for UFC 294, let’s look at the fight between Nathaniel Wood and Muhammadjon Naimov in the featherweight division. This is a matchup between two of the most impressive prospects in the lower divisions, but Wood is a former bantamweight, and Naimov is a former lightweight.

There will be a size advantage in the octagon for sure, but Wood has tons of skills. One of the better UFC 294 prop bets to take in this one is the under-2.5 round total at +130. These two are going to be hyped up and trying to put together a spectacular finish.

Tim Elliot vs. Muhammad Mokaev

Next, let’s move up to the featured prelim bout between flyweights Tim Elliot and Muhammad Mokaev. Mokaev is one of the brightest prospects in the game and already wants the top contenders. Elliot is a fan-favorite veteran who’s been in there with some great fighters. For the first real test in Mokaev’s UFC career, take him winning inside the distance at +105.

Said Nurmagomedov vs. Muin Gafurov

Now, onto the main card: the best UFC 294 prop bet to make is taking Said Nurmagomedov to win inside the distance at +120 over Muin Gafurov. Nurmagomedov is so talented and creative, plus he will have tons of support from his team and peers in the UAE.

To give you a bonus tip, this entire UFC 294 main card might end in finishes. The “unders” are very logical UFC picks to make this weekend for every fight on the main card. Everyone from Ikram Aliskerov, Johnny Walker, Khamzat Chimaev, and even Islam Makhachev have the ability to finish fights in a quick fashion. The short-notice fights also have a good chance of being fast-paced bouts due to the lack of conditioning.

Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski

In the main event, Islam Makhachev will be taking on Alexander Volkanovski for the second time this year in a rematch of one of the most talked about fights of 2023. Makhachev still has a big advantage with his size and having a full training camp, but Volkanovski is going to make sure he gives it everything he has to shock the world.

One of the better UFC 294 prop bets to put money on for the main event is taking Makhachev to win inside the distance at +140. Those are crazy odds to get on someone as dominant as him. Volkanovski has a recently surgically repaired elbow, and that might be something Makhachev attacks in grappling exchanges.

Longshot Pick

The longshot prop bet pick for UFC 294 is a fun one. We are taking Mokaev to win in round three by submission at +700. Mokaev has been known to not have the most dominant starts against good defensive grapplers, but he tends to break his opponents later in the fight.

Tim Elliot is going to show up and fight for his life the entire fight, but a sequence where he gives his back to Mokaev after being exhausted and taking a beating from his back is very easy to imagine.

Mokaev is going to chase a finish in front of that Abu Dhabi crowd on one of the biggest cards of the year. This is his chance to attract eyes from around the world and put some substance into all the things he says on social media and in the media. When someone is going to be that desperate for that finish, it’s easy to bet on it.

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