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Rodriguez Tafa Rodriguez vs. It is possible that Makhachev finds enough success with the takedowns that he catches a distracted Volkanovski on the feet -- much like he did against Charles Oliveira and Khabib Nurmagomedov did against Conor McGregor -- but that's about it. Maddalena Campbell: Will size be the difference in Makhachev defending his lightweight title or is his combination of skills and the evolution of his striking enough on its own to outduel the wizardry of Volkanovski? Tafa vs. Crute Maddalena vs. Makhachev Two of the UFC's best collide on Saturday night in a massive champion vs. Volkanovski has never lost in the UFC Octagon while going undefeated for nearly a decade in his professional career.
The UFC is back in Australia for the first time in over three years tonight as Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight belt against featherweight king ...
Alexander Volkanovski: "It's good to be back in Australia. Islam Makhachev: "I am the champion and we are fighting at 155lb, this is not his area. Jack Jenkins vs. The BT Sport app is available to download on mobile, tablet, select streaming devices, games consoles, and Smart TVs. The champions will likely make their way to the cage at around 5am, but this is dependent on the result of the four main card fights that take place before it. The Russian won the 155lb belt when he tapped out Charles Oliveira last October in Abu Dhabi, whilst Volkanovski has held the featherweight title since 2019.
Here is all you need to know about UFC 283, including where you can watch the title fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.
ET ET GMT The Sporting News may earn an affiliate commission through our links when you sign up for a streaming service. Makhachev and Volkanovski should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. - Main event: 12:15 a.m. 2 p.m. - Main card: 10 p.m. 12 p.m. - Prelims: 8 p.m. 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 Since then, he has won eight in a row, beating Max Holloway for the UFC featherweight title in 2019.
UFC favourite Brittney Palmer stunned in a bikini as she holidays in Mexico.The promotion is Down Under this weekend for UFC 284 in Perth.But fight fa.
Her latest post also featured a snap of a series of drinks being clinked in front of a stunning sunset. Instead, she has taken a break in Mexico. UFC favourite Brittney Palmer stunned in a bikini as she holidays in Mexico.
Follow live as featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski challenges lightweight title holder Islam Makhachev, after Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett clash ...
[In the co-main event, Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett will clash](/sport/ufc/ufc-284-card-makhachev-volkanovski-rodriguez-emmett-b2274591.html) to crown an interim featherweight champion, determining who will be next in line for Volkanovski at 145lbs. [The Russian claimed the vacant belt by submitting Charles Oliveira](/sport/ufc/ufc-280-results-oliveira-makhachev-khabib-b2208565.html) in November, following in the footsteps of his coach and childhood friend Khabib Nurmagomedov as 155lbs champion. [Volkanovski’s dominant run atop the featherweight division](/sport/ufc/ufc-276-results-adesanya-cannonier-volkanovski-holloway-b2114656.html) has secured him the status of [the UFC’s pound-for-pound top-ranked fighter](/sport/ufc/ufc-rankings-fighters-p4p-list-2023-b2271258.html), and now the Australian sets his sights on becoming the promotion’s fifth dual-weight champion ever, [taking on Makhachev in Perth](/sport/ufc/ufc-284-uk-start-time-makhachev-volkanovski-b2274590.html).
See How The Judges Scored Every Round Of UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski, Live From RAC Arena In Perth, Western Australia.
](https://plus.espn.com/ufc/ppv?ex_cid=DSS-OFF-UFC-INARTICLE-EN) [Results, Interviews & More ](https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-284-makhachev-vs-volkanovski-results-winner-interviews-lightweight-featherweight) [Loma Lookboonmee](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/Loma-Lookboonmee) defeats Elise Reed by Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) at 0:44 of Round 2. [UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski](/event/ufc-284), live from RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia. [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. [Alexander Volkanovski](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/alexander-volkanovski) [Watch On ESPN+](https://www.ufc.com/ppv) [Islam Makhachev](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/islam-makhachev) [Josh Emmett](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/josh-emmett) [Watch On ESPN+](https://www.ufc.com/ppv) [Yair Rodriguez](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/yair-rodriguez) [Jimmy Crute](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/jimmy-crute) [Tyson Pedro](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/tyson-pedro) [Josh Culibao](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/josh-culibao)
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)
Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 at 5:27PM. | Map. When you watch the UFC 284 live stream online tonight, you see a card that builds to a massive main event that ...
You can even order using your PlayStation or using the UFC 284 app on your Xbox You can also purchase ESPN+ for $9.99/month and then buy UFC 284 for $79.99. You can also watch on the UFC 284 website or using its app. UFC 284 is exclusive to ESPN+, so if you’re looking to stream this event, non-ESPN+ subscribers will need to sign up for ESPN+ (monthly or annual) and then purchase UFC 284, as PPVs are only available to ESPN+ subscribers. If you’re already an ESPN+ subscriber, you can purchase UFC 284 for $79.99. You can also purchase an ad-free Hulu version of the bundle for $19.99/month. Fight fans in the U.S. UFC 284 Early Prelim fights start at 6 p.m. Then, the higher-up set of prelim fights that start at 8 p.m. This is one way to avoid that $5 price hike for UFC PPVs, which used to cost $74.99, at least for this fight. ET, main prelims are two hours before the main card, starting at 8 p.m. Volkanovski has fought as a lightweight before, but never in the UFC.
UFC fights don't get much bigger as Islam Makhachev takes on Alexander Volkanovski for the lightweight title tonight in Australia.Volkankovski, the fe.
The pre-buys for pay-per-view… "Just the gate alone out of there is gonna be an MSG-type gate. Both men looked ready to go at yesterday's weigh-in. - Islam Makhachev (c) vs Alexander Volkanovski (c) - for the lightweight title It's a monster fight. Hard body kick lands for Pedro who uses it to close the distance and get underhooks against the cage - which leads to a takedown. A hard and stiff jab lands for Bukuaskas and snaps back the head of Pedro. UFC president Dana White: "I don't think it's ever happened. Just remember when I win, give me my flowers, you should reward me well when I get that job done. "I love when people put me as the underdog and think I'm undersized. Bukuaskas lands a good combination coming in but Pedro clinches him and pushes him back to the fence. "
Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 at 8:19PM. | Map. live from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, Islam Makhachev defends his UFC Lightweight Championship against ...
In addition, we’re also covering the UFC 284 “Prelims” undercard bouts streaming live on ESPN and ESPN+ in a separate thread RIGHT HERE, beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Watch MMA Fighting’s UFC 284 Watch Party at 9:45 p.m. You can also purchase ESPN+ for $9.99/month and then buy UFC 284 for $79.99. You can also stream UFC pay-per-view events live on Hulu. In UFC 284’s co-main event, top-ranked Featherweight contenders Yair Rodriguez (No. You need an active subscription to both Hulu and ESPN+ (individual plans start at $9.99/each or you can purchase the Disney Bundle) and then you can buy the event through ESPN+. Hometown heroes Justin Tafa (heavyweight) and Jack Della Maddalena (welterweight) will also see main card PPV action. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing mixed martial arts (MMA) fans a special championship doubleheader with the UFC 284 pay-per-view (PPV) event, headlined by the “Champion vs. You can stream UFC 284 on Saturday, and Sunday, of course, is the hotly anticipated regular season matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics! UFC 284 is exclusive to ESPN+, so if you’re looking to stream this event, non-ESPN+ subscribers will need to sign up for ESPN+ (monthly or annual) and then purchase UFC 284, as PPVs are only available to ESPN+ subscribers. If you’re already an ESPN+ subscriber, you can purchase UFC 284 for $79.99. You can also purchase an ad-free Hulu version of the bundle for $19.99/month.
live from the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, Islam Makhachev defends his UFC Lightweight Championship against featherweight title holder Alexander Volkanovski ...
In addition, we’re also covering the UFC 284 “Prelims” undercard bouts streaming live on ESPN and ESPN+ in a separate thread RIGHT HERE, beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Watch MMA Fighting’s UFC 284 Watch Party at 9:45 p.m. You can also purchase ESPN+ for $9.99/month and then buy UFC 284 for $79.99. You can also stream UFC pay-per-view events live on Hulu. In UFC 284’s co-main event, top-ranked Featherweight contenders Yair Rodriguez (No. You need an active subscription to both Hulu and ESPN+ (individual plans start at $9.99/each or you can purchase the Disney Bundle) and then you can buy the event through ESPN+. Hometown heroes Justin Tafa (heavyweight) and Jack Della Maddalena (welterweight) will also see main card PPV action. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing mixed martial arts (MMA) fans a special championship doubleheader with the UFC 284 pay-per-view (PPV) event, headlined by the “Champion vs. You can stream UFC 284 on Saturday, and Sunday, of course, is the hotly anticipated regular season matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Boston Celtics! UFC 284 is exclusive to ESPN+, so if you’re looking to stream this event, non-ESPN+ subscribers will need to sign up for ESPN+ (monthly or annual) and then purchase UFC 284, as PPVs are only available to ESPN+ subscribers. If you’re already an ESPN+ subscriber, you can purchase UFC 284 for $79.99. You can also purchase an ad-free Hulu version of the bundle for $19.99/month.
Check out what the UFC 284 winners and guest fighters had to say backstage at Saturday's event in Perth, Australia.
The crowd at the RAC Arena in Perth will certainly be amped for Australian native Volkanovski. The world featherweight champion capped his 2022 with a ...
A spinning back kick from Rodriguez misses but he lands a hard right hand to the head. I don't think a gassed Crute is going to have recovered with his legs back by the start of the second round. Now Makhachev staggers Volkanovski with a punch, dropping him to a knee. That was a round of two halves as Volkanovski took the first and Makhachev came on strong for the second. Another kick to the body followed by a compact right hand. Volkanovski connects on a left hand to the head. He's grappling Volkanovski on the ground now, trying to stretch him out, take his back fully and threaten a submission. Volkanovski pumps a jab from the back foot but Makhachev is stalking him and forward fighting with some pressure. Makhachev with a left moments later but Volkanovski advances and scores on a quick flurry. Makhachev grabs hold of a striking Volkanovski and takes him down. Volkanovski fires a few punches that land and now he takes stuffs a Makhachev takedown. Though Volkanovski would drop Makhachev a couple of times in the fight, he was never able to deliver additional, significant damage.
Makhachev won a unanimous decision with two judges scoring the fight 48-47 and the other 49-46.
Makhachev defend his lightweight title against featherweight champion Volkanovski at UFC 284 and the scorecards from the title fight have now been released.
The third round was disputed by the three judges, as Ben Cartlidge and David Lethaby both scored it in favour of Volkanovski but Derek Clearly gave the round to Volkanovski. Makhachev was proving to be no slack on the feet and started to find his flow as he landed a great body shot that backed up Volkanovski against the fence. Makhachev spoiled Volkanovski's dreams of becoming a double-champ as he won a unanimous decision by scores of 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46 to defend his lightweight belt at the event, which took place at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Islam Makhachev beat home favourite and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision to retain his lightweight title in an engaging ...
"I appreciate the support but let's have a round of applause for Islam. If you like it, I am the best fighter in the world right now, thank you." When the fight went to the ground, Rodriguez showed another layer to his dangerous set of skills as he locked in a triangle choke to end the fight. Challenge yourself like this it only makers you stronger. Just over midway through the round, Makhachev had his first significant moment as a punch stunned Volkanovski, illustrating the difference in power, before he landed a takedown and ended the round in a dominant position. There was a party atmosphere as Volkanovski made his way to the octagon, voraciously cheered by the Australians inside the RAC Arena, while in contrast Makhachev sported a stern, focused look as he was booed during his walk-out.
Volkanovski loses unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in Perth. It is the Wollongong fighter's first ever Octagon defeat.
A cacophony of boos rang out among the 14,000 fans as the Russian’s arm was lifted to signal the result via unanimous decision. You like, or you don’t like, I am best fighter in the world right now.” “But it was a fun fight. Wollongong-based featherweight champion Volkanovski had been vying to become just the fifth UFC fighter to hold two titles at once. I was expecting to win. Volkanovski was humble in defeat.
The featherweight champion put on a remarkable performance but was narrowly outpointed by the lightweight title holder on home turf.
Don Shainis via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) In fact, Makhachev will have likely dethroned Volkanovski as the UFC’s pound-for-pound No 1 fighter come Monday morning, having entered UFC 284 at No 2. Remarkably, in the fifth frame, Volkanovski almost took down the grappling specialist, before flooring Makhachev one last time with a stiff punch that set up an enthralling final minute. Volkanovski was able to regain some momentum in the third round, before Makhachev produced a perfectly-timed, double-leg takedown after luring his challenger into a slow stint of striking. As in the first round, however, Makhachev fired back by wobbling his opponent – this time with a left hand. Makhachev then relied on his greatest strength, his wrestling, to take down the Australian and control him for the remainder of the round.
UFC legend McGregor was knocked off of his bike in a unfortunate crash last month and has now admitted to suffering "trauma" since the incident.
Chandler has a UFC record of 2-3 and has been calling for a fight against McGregor since being signed to the promotion two years ago. The bike McGregor was riding was in a bad wreck so he was given a lift home by the driver that him, with McGregor also filming a video with the man in the car. McGregor labelled the crash a "sun trap" due to the weather on the day and credited his skills as a martial artist for being able to break his fall when hitting the ground. A few weeks on from the crash and McGregor posted a picture of himself receiving cupping therapy on his right shoulder whilst reflecting on the incident. "Got a bang of a car full speed. Former two-weight UFC champion McGregor, 34, was taking a cycle through the Irish countryside last month when a driver unexpectedly hit him from behind, sending him crashing to the ground from his bike.
Volkanovski was looking to become a two-weight UFC champion against Makhachev on Saturday night but lost a unanimous decision to the lightweight ...
After he landed the good shot in the last round, I went down and tried to get a triangle choke or armbar. Makhachev was confident when the decision was being read in the octagon, with the Russian believing he won every round of the fight apart from the fifth. Volkanovski had a good third round as he appeared to hurt Makhachev whilst the lightweight champion was taking him down, but this round was disputed by the three judges.
Makhachev was booed by fans after beating Volkanovski at UFC 284 but the Australian demanded they applauded his opponent in his post-fight interview.
Volkanovski will likely go back down to featherweight in his next fight to defend his belt against Yair Rodriguez, as the Mexican won the interim title in the co-main event of the card. I said I was staying active so I wanna get back in the lightweight division, but for now I'll go and settle this at the featherweight division." "First off guys, I appreciate the support but let's give a round of applause for Islam," he said.
Makhachev defended his UFC lightweight title with a points win against Volkanovski in Australia but Nurmagomedov was critical of his childhood friend's ...
After he landed the good shot in the last round, I went down and tried to get a triangle choke or armbar. I thought he was going to be easy on the ground, but this guy improved a lot and I needed a tough guy. "He was such a short and hard opponent, I needed a tough fight as I have to improve. Makhachev believes he won all but one of the rounds, admitting that Volkanovski won the final round after scoring the only knockdown of the fight. This didn't stop Nurmagomedov from speaking with Makhachev moments after his win and he was critical of his childhood's friend performance. Makhachev, 31, made the first defence of his lightweight title by winning a decision against featherweight champion Volkanovski on Saturday night with scores of 48-47, 48-47 and 49-46.
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