A highly anticipated event, UFC 284, is knocking at the door with some much-awaited fights to take place at Rac Arena, Perth, Australia, including Yair Rodriguez vs Josh Emmett in the co-main event.
The Venue, Date, Start Time, and TV
- Venue: Rac Arena, Perth, Australia
- Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
- Start Time: 10:00 pm ET / 3:00 am GMT
- TV: TSN
- Streams: OolaTV
Surely, Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski is leading all the news but another anticipated bout is also scheduled following the above-mentioned bout. Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett will take on each other in the co-main event for the interim featherweight champion in a 5-round featherweight bout.
UFC 284 Rodriguez vs Emmett Live Online
- OolaTV
- TSN (Only Prelims)
UFC 284 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.
Rodriguez vs Emmett Fight Preview:
Talking about Rodriguez first, the No. 2 ranked UFC featherweight has won against the likes of Brian Ortega, Jeremy Stephens, and Chan Sung Jung. He turned pro in 2011 and won The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America tournament in 2014.
He is a highlight-reel striker and is returning from the injury he suffered against Brian Ortega. In recent years, he has introduced himself with big power and uncanny toughness. His last fight was against Calvin Kattar in June last year.
Given his eccentric stand-up game, Yair Rodriguez is one of the most difficult opponents to face, whether it’s his hands, feet, knees, or elbows.
On the other hand, No. 5 ranked UFC featherweight Josh Emmett turned pro in 2011. He joined the UFC in 2016 and will enter the game with a five-fight win streak. In his career, he has registered wins against the likes of Calvin Kattar, Dan Ige, and Shane Burgos.
That said, he is one of the scariest fighters in the 145-pound division with one-punch knockout power that can easily turn his opponent’s lights out.
Yair Rodriguez Bio and Record:
- Nationality: Mexican
- Date of birth: October 6, 1992
- Age at fight: 30 years, 4 months, 5 days
- Height: 5′ 11″ (180 cm)
- Reach: 71″ (180 cm)
- Total fights: 18
- Record: 14-3-1
Josh Emmett Bio and Record:
- Nationality: American
- Date of birth: March 4, 1985
- Age at fight: 37 years, 11 months, 1 week
- Height: 5′ 6″ (168 cm)
- Reach: 70″ (178 cm)
- Total fights: 20
- Record: 18-2-0
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)
