UFC 284

2023 - 2 - 11

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UFC 284 predictions (MMA Fighting)

Is Islam Makhachev the true No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world or will Alexander Volkanovski beat him to become "champ-champ" at UFC 284?

[Elves Brenner](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6209/elves-brenner) Jimmy Crute is only 26, but I already have concerns about the injuries he’s dealt with and the damage he’s taken in his fights. Not everyone is blessed with dynamite in their hands and Porter shouldn’t be embarrassed that he can’t chuck hammers with the best of the big man division. He’s a towering welterweight, he’s comfortable fighting orthodox or southpaw (as is Della Maddelena), and he has offensive grappling in his back pocket if it comes down to it. He’s a calculating striker with power in both hands and a feel for finishes. [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=MMAFighting) at 6 p.m. [UFC 284](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1349/ufc-284) main event: Pound-for-pound greatness. ET and is available exclusively on [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=MMAFighting) pay-per-view. Technique and speed is at the top of my list when it comes to picking striking battles, so Rodriguez gets the edge there too especially with his knack for avoiding big punches. [Chan Sung Jung](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/14/chan-sung-jung), and [Frankie Edgar](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/60/frankie-edgar) to wildly varying degrees of success. Even in his more humbling defeats, you can bet that Rodriguez learned a lot and all of those lessons have culminated in forging the contender that you see now. ET, with continuing coverage of the four-fight prelim card on ESPN and [ESPN+](http://go.web.plus.espn.com/c/482924/595608/9070?sharedid=MMAFighting) beginning at 8 p.m.

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UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski prediction, odds, picks, start ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's Kyle Marley reveals his UFC 284 picks and predictions for Makhachev vs. Volkanovski in Perth, Australia.

He's also backing a fighter who "will have higher volume and better overall striking" to emerge with a big victory. Jack Jenkins (-335) vs. Volkanovski (25-1) is a former professional rugby player who turned his attention to mixed martial arts about decade ago and lost more than 70 pounds to get in shape for the endeavor. I'll take Porter to avoid the knockout shot and win a decision," Marley told SportsLine. The 37-year-old Connecticut native has gone 3-2 in five UFC appearances, though his last outing resulted in a submission loss to Jailton Almeida. In the co-main event, featherweight contenders meet for the interim title when the explosive Yair Rodriguez (-165) takes on slugger Josh Emmett (+140). Makhachev has many traits similar to those of his coach and mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov, the former lightweight king who retired with a 29-0 record. The others are Conor McGregor, Amanda Nunes, Daniel Cormier and Henry Cejudo. He won the title in December 2019 with a decision win against longtime popular former champion Max Holloway and would go on to sweep two subsequent rematches. Anyone who has followed him has seen massive returns. He watches every single fight for every professional MMA card and does extensive research before each event. Volkanovski is a native Australian and the current featherweight champion who is aiming to become the promotion's fifth two-division champion.

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UFC 284 discussion thread (MMA Junkie)

UFC 284 takes place Saturday in Perth, Australia, and you can discuss the event here.

ET for the main card. ET (3 p.m. [UFC 284](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-284) event at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, which kicks off at 6 p.m.

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UFC 284 India streaming: How much will it cost for Indian fans to ... (InsideSport)

UFC 284 India streaming: The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is hosting a rare super battle between the top fighters on its roster, so both MMA fans ...

[Also Read: UFC 284 Salaries and Payouts: How much money can Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski earn? - Yair Rodriguez (145) vs Josh Emmett (145) To view the UFC, MMA fans in India can subscribe to SonyLiv, which offers annual packages for Rs. On Sunday, February 12, the UFC 284 Makhachev vs. The Sony LIV app in India allows users to live stream the entire event. Let’s examine how much it will cost for Indian fans to watch Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski.

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Australia goes 'electric' as Perth headlines Volkanovski vs Makhachev (Hindustan Times)

The UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will put his title on the line against current featherweight champion and local boy Alexander Volkanovski in a ...

And I had to fight a lot of mental battles to get back here today. And to get back in the Octagon in front of a home country crowd is exciting," said the Australian. Meanwhile, Crute too will be seen in action at the event against Alonzo Menifield, which marks his return to the Octagon after a long gap of over a year due to an ACL injury. I really do believe that Volk's got the style to really get the upset and shock the world. This is also the first time Makhachev will be seen defending his belt, having The Australian cricket team led by Pat Cummins started their tour to India on a rough note, losing the first Test in Nagpur by an innings and 132 runs on Saturday.

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UFC 284 fight day odds: Islam Makhachev favored to finish Alex ... (Bloody Elbow)

Check out the betting odds for UFC 284, which have Islam Makhachev favored Alex Volkanovski in the main event.

According to the betting lines, the most likely result of the UFC 284 main event is Islam coming up with a sub. The oddsmakers see Volkanovski’s best shot at winning here is on points, and even then the lightweight champ is given a better shot at pulling that off. Not only do the betting odds have Makhachev winning, but they also have the UFC’s lightweight champion favored to find a finish. The bookies are not banking on this one making it to the final bell. Not much has changed here since the weigh-ins, as Makhachev is still posted up around the -380 mark, and Volkanovski remains at a large +320 underdog value. Before that, though, let’s go have one final look at what the betting odds have to say.

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UFC 284 play-by-play and live results (6 p.m. ET) (Yahoo Sports)

In the main event, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (23-1 MMA, 12-1 UFC) puts his title on the line against featherweight champ Alexander Volkanovski (25-1 ...

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UFC 284 Results: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski (MMA Fighting)

In the main event, UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev will put his title on the line against UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski. Makhachev ...

[Blake Bilder](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6105/blake-bilder) [Zubaira Tukhugov](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2649/zubair-tuhugov-zubaira-tukhugov) vs. [Elise Reed](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5172/elise-reed) [Shane Young](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4285/shane-young) vs. [Don Shainis](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4066/don-shainis) [Loma Lookboonmee](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4332/loma-lookboonmee) vs. [Kleydson Rodrigues](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5798/kleydson-rodrigues) [Jamie Mullarkey](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5115/jamie-mullarkey) vs. [Melsik Baghdasaryan](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5446/melsik-baghdasaryan) [Shannon Ross](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6027/shannon-ross) vs. [Modestas Bukauskas](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5351/modestas-bukauskas) [Joshua Culibao](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5316/joshua-culibao) vs. ET) [Jack Jenkins](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6144/jack-jenkins) vs. [Elves Brenner](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6209/elves-brenner) [Alonzo Menifield](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3432/alonzo-menifield) ET) [Tyson Pedro](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3896/tyson-pedro) vs. [Francisco Prado](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/6208/francisco-prado) [Islam Makhachev](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3279/islam-makhachev) will put his title on the line against UFC featherweight champion [Alexander Volkanovski](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4234/alexander-volkanovski).

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UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski - preliminary card live results ... (Bloody Elbow)

The card's featured prelim will take place in the light heavyweight division when Tyson Pedro collides with Modestas Bukauskas. After four years on the ...

Lookboonmee went right to the takedown in the second round, and transitioned right to the back. It took about 30-seconds for Jenkins to take the back in the third round, but credit to Shainis for quickly getting back to his feet. Brener fought off of his back foot for most of the round, pawing with his jab and scoring with leg kicks. It was a pretty close round, but I’d have to give it to Young. Jenkins was controlling, but as he tried to take the back, Shainis was able to scramble out and up to his feet. The jab continued to be the foundation for Mullarkey in the third round. He was ripping punches to the head and the body, and even slipping in those leg kicks. Rodrigues hurt Ross to the body with a nasty liver kick, and then went in for the kill. Mullarkey escaped the bad position to end the match on the feet. Ross wilted from the onslaught, prompting the referee to step in and stop the fight. Then, Baghdasaryan landed with a spinning back kick right to the cup. The round ended with a blitz from Bukauskas, leaving a strong impression on the judges.

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UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski Results (The Official Website of the Ultimate Fighting Championship)

See The Fight Results As They Happen, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Winners And More From RAC Arena In Perth, Western Australia.

[Official Scorecards](https://www.ufc.com/news/official-judges-scorecards-ufc-284-makhachev-vs-volkanovski) ](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [Alexander Volkanovski](/athlete/alexander-volkanovski)(25-1, fighting out of Windang, NSW) will attempt to make history yet again by becoming the first Australian to reach double champ status [Watch On ESPN+](https://www.ufc.com/ppv) [Josh Emmett](/athlete/josh-emmett)(18-2, fighting out of Sacramento, CA), currently ranked No.5 UFC featherweight, has five straight wins and is coming off a split decision win over Calvin Kattar in June [Watch On ESPN+](https://www.ufc.com/ppv) [UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski](/event/ufc-284), live from RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. The Mexican-born striker has just one loss in his past five fights [Jack Jenkins](/athlete/jack-jenkins)(10-2, fighting out of Melbourne, Australia) will make his UFC debut after winning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series earlier this year. [Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski](/athlete/alexander-volkanovski) will take on newly crowned UFC lightweight champion, [Islam Makhachev](/athlete/islam-makhachev) in a five round championship bout. [Justin Tafa](/athlete/justin-tafa)(5-3, fighting out of Brisbane, Australia) will face American, [Parker Porter](/athlete/parker-porter)(13-7, fighting out of Hartford, Connecticut) [Watch On ESPN+](https://www.ufc.com/ppv) [Tyson Pedro](/athlete/tyson-pedro)(9-3, fighting out of Sydney, Australia) will take on [Modestas Bukauskas](/athlete/Modestas-Bukauskas)(13-5, fighting out of London, England by way of Klaipeda, Lithuania) [Watch On ESPN+](https://www.ufc.com/ppv) Jenkins will face [Don Shainis](/athlete/don-shainis)(12-4, fighting out of Stoughton, Massachusetts) at featherweight [Watch On ESPN+](https://www.ufc.com/ppv) [Loma Lookboonmee](/athlete/Loma-Lookboonmee)(7-2, fighting out of Phuket, Thailand) meets [Elise Reed](/athlete/elise-reed)(6-2, fighting out of Princeton, New Jersey) at strawweight [Watch On ESPN+](https://www.ufc.com/ppv)

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Islam Makhachev LASER LIGHT threat UFC 284: Did a fan threaten ... (InsideSport)

The high-voltage fight is expected to be fair and fine. However, an MMA page on social media has reported about a fan trying to sabotage Makhachev in the fight.

Volkanovski is currently the user one-ranked P4P fighter in the UFC, while Makhachev is ranked second. The Australian fans have already been harsh on the UFC lightweight champion. CHECK Makhachev vs Volkanovski details He will be BLINDING Makhachev resulting in a finish or a NO CONTEST. However, an MMA page on social media has reported about a fan trying to sabotage Makhachev in the fight. Islam Makhachev LASER Light threat: UFC 284: Islam Makhachev will put his lightweight belt at stake against Alexander Volkanovski in the latter’s home country Australia at the main event of UFC 284.

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UFC 284 video: Hear from each winner, guest fighters backstage (MMA Junkie)

Check out what the UFC 284 winners and guest fighters had to say backstage at Saturday's event in Perth, Australia.

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UFC 284 live fight updates, results, highlights from Volkanovski vs ... (Sporting News)

Can Alexander Volkanovski make UFC history, or will Islam Makhachev end the Aussie's momentum in front family and friends? The Sporting News will provide ...

ET ET GMT The Sporting News may earn an affiliate commission through our links when you sign up for a streaming service. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 284 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent. and Mexico on the Makhachev and Volkanovski should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. - Main card: 10 p.m. Makhachev holds the record for least absorbed strikes (0.95) in UFC history. The strike-happy Volkanovski faces a fighter in Makhachev who barely gets touched inside the octagon. He has done it all in the featherweight division and is looking to add to his nickname of “The Great." The fight will be in Volkanovski’s home of Australia, inside the RAC Arena. At UFC 284, two of the top fighters in MMA today face off for lightweight gold.

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