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For the second time in a year, Alexander Volkanovski (25-1) is looking to break another record when he takes on Russian lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (23-1) at RAC Arena in Perth on Sunday.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming fight card that takes place on Sunday, February 12
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The No.1 pound-for-pound fighter is looking to defeat the No.2 pound-for-pound fighter in the way of Makhachev. A feat that has never been accomplished, as the situation has never arisen.
It comes only six months after he became the first person to beat the same opponent in UFC title fights three times, when he obliterated Max Holloway in their featherweight title bout.
The main event is such a tantalising bout for fans, not only because it has the possibility to send either Volkanovski or Makhachev into the MMA stratosphere, but also because the match up between the Aussie’s striking and the Russian’s wrestling is so intriguing.
For Australians it is even sweeter as it is the first time in over three years that fights are back on home soil at RAC Arena in Perth.
It’s made even more exciting by the co-main event between Yair Rodríguez and Josh Emmett, as they attempt to edge closer to the featherweight title, which Volkanovski currently holds, when they fight for the interim belt.
Both these fighters have been clambering the featherweight ranks to get towards Volkanovski’s prized belt, with fireworks expected when they meet on Sunday.
In the third last fight, hometown hero Jack Della Maddalena will likely be getting a royal welcome as he walks to the Octagon to face Randy Brown, in a fight that could end in a very bloody manner.
Also in the main card is heavy-handed Justin Tafa, who will be looking to put Parker Porter’s lights out.
Kicking off the main card is Melbourne fighter Jimmy Crute who is back after a long injury layoff and will be looking to get back in the winning column when he faces Alonzo Menifeld.
There is also a stacked Australian and New Zealanders lineup in the prelims with Tyson Pedro, Joshua Culibao Shane Young, Jamie Mullarkey and Jack Jenkins all fighting.
UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski fight card
Main card
- Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski (lightweight title bout)
- Yair Rodríguez vs Josh Emmett (interim featherweight title)
- Jack Della Maddalena vs Randy Brown
- Justin Tafa vs Parker Porter
- Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield
Prelims
- Tyson Pedro vs Modestas Bukauskas
- Joshua Culibao vs Melsik Baghdasaryan
- Shannon Ross vs Kleydson Rodrigues
- Jamie Mullarkey vs Francisco Prado
Early Prelims
- Jack Jenkins vs Don Shainis
- Loma Lookboonmee vs Elise Reed
- Shane Young vs Blake Bilder
- Zubaira Tukhugov vs Elves Brenner
UFC 284 start time
The early prelims start at 10am AEDT, followed by 12 pm AEDT.
The main event follows that at 2pm AEDT.
Where can I watch UFC in Australia?
The main card is pay-per-view and can be purchased via UFC Fight Pass or Foxtel Main Event and Kayo.
The prelims and early prelims can be watched on ESPN and UFC Fight Pass.
Betting odds
Islam Makhachev $1.26 vs Alexander Volkanovski $3.90
Yair Rodriguez $1.58 vs Josh Emmett $2.39
Jack Della Maddalena $1.29 vs Randy Brown $3.66
Justin Tafa $1.75 vs Parker Porter $2.10
Jimmy Crute $1.51 vs Alonzo Menifield $2.56
Odds are subject to change leading up to the event.
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