A much-awaited sporting event on planet earth, UFC 284, is all ready to start with highly anticipated fights arranged in the event at Perth, Australia, including the Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski bout. Two of the best UFC fighters in the world at the moment, Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev bout will be the main event fight, the eighth fight in UFC history where champions from different divisions will be seen to compete for the same title.
The Venue & Date and TV Channel
- Venue: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
- Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Start Time: Main Card: 3:00 am GMT / 10:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm AEDT
- TV: ESPN+
- Streams: OolaTV (Anywhere)
Talking about Islam Makhachev first, the UFC lightweight champion and currently 2nd ranked Pound-for-Pound fighter has a stellar record and will enter with an 11-fight win streak. He has won against Charles Oliveira, Bobby Green, and Dan Hooker, and is all set to face Alexander Volkanovski, an opponent he challenged after winning the UFC 280.
Since making his pro debut in 2010, Islam Makhachev has won many titles in his stellar career. He joined UFC in 2010, won the gold medal at the 2016 World Championships,
UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski Live Stream In Canada
The UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski card will be streamed live on ESPN PPV. The event will cost $79.99 for all ESPN subscribers living in the UK. On the other hand, world stream OolaTV will cover the full fight on their website only at $29.99. The best and alternative OolaTV comes with a one-time pay-per-view, which may not require long-term membership or a monthly renewal fee.
- OolaTV
- TSN (Only Prelims)
Fans in Canada can add TSN as part of a cable deal. Moreover, they can subscribe on a streaming-only basis for $59.99 a month (plus tax). For pay-per-view events, they can choose from providers, such as SaskTel, Shaw, Rogers, Bell, Videotron, Telus, or Eastlink, with prices around $64.99.
Makhachev vs Volkanovski Fight Preview:
He last fought in October, last year, when he beat Charles Oliveira via submission and won the vacant UFC lightweight title. Makhachev has rag-dolled every opponent he has faced in his career. He has shown his sneaky high-level kickboxing, which can force any opponent to quit the game. Makhachev will certainly climb up to the No. 1 Pound-for-Pound spot with a victory, proving once again that he is the best 155-pounder in the world.
On the other hand, the UFC featherweight champion and No. 1 Men’s Pound-for Pound, Australian current featherweight champion, Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski will be defending his title against the newly crowned UFC lightweight champion in a five-round robin. Volkanovski will enter the game with a 22-fight win streak and will be hoping to become just the fifth player in UFC history to hold championships in two weight classes. In his spectacular career, he won against the likes of Max Holloway (x3), Brian Ortega, and Chan Sung Jung.
He turned pro in 2012 and joined the UFC in 2016, Volkanovski has defended the belt four times. He last fought against former champion Holloway in July, last year, extending his record against him 3-0.
Talking about his game, what makes Volkanovski dangerous is his speed, a manner in which he dissects his opponents, either with leg kicks, faints, or quick boxing competitions.
That said, with reputations, records, and potential G.O.A.T status at stake, UFC 284’s main event is surely one for the ages.
Apart from this highly anticipated match, some other anticipated fights are also scheduled to take place. In the co-main event, No. 2 ranked Yair Rodriguez will fight against No. 5 ranked Josh Emmett for the interim title. In another fight on the main card, Dana White will face Randy Brown while Justin Tafa will face Parker Portee at heavyweight.
Light heavyweight Jimmy Crute will be making his return against Alonzo Menifield, in the main card opener. UFC light heavyweight Tyson Pedro will meet Modestas Bukauskas in the preliminary round.
Likes of Melsik Baghdasaryan, Joshua Culibao, Kleydson Rodrigues, Shannon Ross, Jamie Mullarkey and Francisco Prado will also be seen in the preliminary round.
Meanwhile, likes of Don Shainis, Loma Lookboonmee, Blake Bilder, Jack Jenkins, Elise Reed, Shane Young, Zubaira Tukhugov and Elves Brenner are in the early preliminary cards.
Islam Makhachev Bio and Record:
- Nationality: Russian
- Date of birth: October 27, 1991
- Height: 5′ 10″
- Reach: 70″
- Total fights: 24
- Record: 23-1-0 (4 KO, 11 through submission)
Alexander Volkanovski Bio and Record:
- Nationality: Australian
- Date of birth: September 29, 1988
- Height: 5′ 6″
- Reach: 71″
- Total fights: 26
- Record: 25-1-0 (12 wins via knockout)
Fight Card:
Following is the Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski fight card:
Main Card:
- Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski (Makhachev’s UFC Lightweight title)
- Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett (Interim UFC Featherweight title)
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown (Welterweight)
- Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter (Heavyweight)
- Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield (Light heavyweight)
Prelims:
- Tyson Pedro vs. Modestas Bukauskas (Light heavyweight)
- Joshua Culibao vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan (Featherweight)
- Shannon Ross vs. Kleydson Rodrigues (Flyweight)
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. Francisco Prado (Lightweight)
Early Prelims:
- Jack Jenkins vs. Don Shainis (Featherweight)
- *Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed (Women’s strawweight)
- Shane Young vs. Blake Bilder (Featherweight)
- Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Elves Brenner (Lightweight)
