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UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski fight card, date, timings in IST, telecast & live streaming information
The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads Down Under for the second pay-per-view of 2023 this weekend with two thrilling championship bouts in the headliner of UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski.
In the main event, Australia's UFC featherweight champion and No. 1 Men's Pound-for Pound, Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski will challenge the newly crowned UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev in a five round championship bout.
In the co-main event, featherweight rankers clash for gold as No. 2 ranked Yair Rodriguez faces No. 5 ranked Josh Emmett with the interim title up for grabs.
Also on the main card, an exciting welterweight tilt sees Dana White's Contender Series signee Jack Della Maddalena meet Randy Brown after Justin Tafa faces American Parker Porter at heavyweight.
In the main card opener, light heavyweight Jimmy Crute makes his return to the Octagon against Alonzo Menifield after UFC light heavyweight and Western Sydney fan favourite Tyson Pedro meets Modestas Bukauskas to close the preliminary card.
The prelims will also see the likes of Joshua Culibao, Melsik Baghdasaryan, Shannon Ross, Kleydson Rodrigues, Jamie Mullarkey and Francisco Prado in action.
Meanwhile, the early preliminary card will feature the likes of Jack Jenkins, Don Shainis, Loma Lookboonmee, Elise Reed, Shane Young, Blake Bilder, Zubaira Tukhugov and Elves Brenner.
Here is all you need to know about UFC 284:
UFC 284 Venue, Date, Start Time & Telecast Info
When and where is UFC 284 taking place?
The event is set to take place on Sunday (February 12) at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
What time does UFC 284 early preliminary and preliminary card start?
The early preliminary card starts at 6 PM ET / 3 PM PT / 11 PM GMT (Saturday, February 11) | 4:30 AM IST (Sunday, February 12).
Meanwhile, the preliminary card starts at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT (Saturday, February 11) | 1 AM GMT / 6:30 AM IST (Sunday, February 12).
What time does UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski main card start?
The main card of UFC 284 starts at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT (Saturday, February 11) | 3 AM GMT / 8:30 AM IST (Sunday, February 12).
Where and how to watch UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski in India?
Watch the LIVE coverage of UFC 284 on Sony Sports Ten 2 (English), Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi) & Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu) channels from 8:30 AM IST on 12th February. Fans in India, can also live stream the main card on Sony LIV.
UFC 284 Fight Card
Main Card
1. UFC Lightweight Championship Bout: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski
2. UFC Interim Featherweight Championship Bout: Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett
3. Welterweight Bout: Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown
4. Heavyweight Bout: Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter
5. Light Heavyweight Bout: Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield
Preliminary Card
1. Light Heavyweight Bout: Tyson Pedro vs. Modestas Bukauskas
2. Featherweight Bout: Joshua Culibao vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan
3. Flyweight Bout: Shannon Ross vs. Kleydson Rodrigues
4. Lightweight Bout: Jamie Mullarkey vs. Francisco Prado
Early Preliminary Card
1. Featherweight Bout: Jack Jenkins vs. Don Shainis
2. Women's Strawweight Bout: Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed
3. Featherweight Bout: Shane Young vs. Blake Bilder
4. Lightweight Bout: Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Elves Brenner
UFC 284 Main Event: Makhachev vs Volkanovski Talking Points
• Islam Makhachev sets out to defend his throne and claim Volkanovski's No.1 Pound-for-Pound ranking.
◦ UFC lightweight champion
◦ No. 2 ranked Pound-for-Pound fighter
◦ 11 wins by submission, four via KO
◦ 11-fight win streak
◦ Eight first-round finishes
◦ Holds wins over Charles Oliveira, Bobby Green, and Dan Hooker
• Alexander Volkanovski is determined to dethrone Makhachev and become the fifth fighter in UFC history to simultaneously hold championships in two weight classes.
◦ UFC featherweight champion
◦ No. 1 ranked Pound-for-Pound fighter
◦ 12 wins by KO, three wins by submission
◦ 22-fight win streak
◦ Seven first-round finishes
◦ Holds wins over Max Holloway (x3), Chan Sung Jung, and Brian Ortega
UFC 284 Co-main Event: Rodriguez vs. Emmett Talking Points
• Yair Rodriguez looks to deliver a stellar performance against Emmett and seize the vacant UFC featherweight title.
◦ No. 2 ranked UFC featherweight
◦ Six wins by KO, three wins by submission
◦ Five first-round finishes
◦ Holds wins over Brian Ortega, Jeremy Stephens, and Chan Sung Jung
• Josh Emmett is determined to secure the biggest win of his career by defeating Rodriguez in dominant fashion.
◦ No. 5 ranked UFC featherweight
◦ Six wins by knockout, two via submission
◦ Six-first win streak
◦ Holds wins over Calvin Kattar, Dan Ige, and Shane Burgos
Story first published: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 11:36 [IST]
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