UFC 284 live fight updates, results, highlights from Volkanovski vs. Makhachev

By | February 11, 2023
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At UFC 284, two of the top fighters in MMA today face off for lightweight gold. It will be number one vs. number two in the pound-for-pound rankings as Alexander Volkanovski challenges Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight title on February 11. 

The fight will be in Volkanovski’s home of Australia, inside the RAC Arena. If Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion, wins, he will be just the fifth UFC fighter to become a double champion. 

Volkanovski is riding a 22-fight win streak and is 12-0 in the UFC. He has done it all in the featherweight division and is looking to add to his nickname of “The Great.” Despite being the +300 underdog (per Bet MGM, Makhachev is the -400 favorite), Volkanovski is ready for the fight of his life. He has a chance to prove everyone wrong. 

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The strike-happy Volkanovski faces a fighter in Makhachev who barely gets touched inside the octagon. Makhachev holds the record for least absorbed strikes (0.95) in UFC history. The Russian is on an eleven-fight win streak and is 12-1 in the UFC. 

If he can beat the Aussie in front of his family and friends and retain the lightweight title, Makhachev’s dominance will be known in front of an international audience at home and on ESPN+ PPV.

The Sporting News will provide live results and highlights from UFC 284. Stay tuned!  

UFC 284: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski live results, highlights

Yair Rodriguez defeats Josh Emmett via second-round submission

“El Pantera” is the interim UFC featherweight champion!

The 30-year-old hurt Emmett in the second round with a barrage of kicks and a flying knee.

He then showed his versatility, locking in a triangle choke from his back to hand Emmett his first submission loss.

Round 1: Rodriguez starts brightly, making the most of his reach advantage to land kicks at range. Emmett then finds the target with a big right hand which changes the complexion of the round and had the Mexican on his back. Pretty close in our book.

SN Unofficial score: 10-9 Emmett

Jack Della Maddalena defeats Randy Brown via first-round submission

OH MY!!!

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Jack Della Maddalena with a masterclass first-round stoppage over the experienced Randy Brown.

After a cagey opening few exchanges, Della Maddalena closed the distance and landed a looping right hook to put Brown on skates.

After some ground-and-pound, the Perth boy took Brown’s back and finished him with a rear-naked choke.

Huge victory in front of his home fans.

Justin Tafa defeats Parker Porter via first-round knockout

BOOM!

Tafa with a bomb step-back left hand to close the show just over a minute into the first round.

Right on the chin, no follow-up shot required from Brisbane’s own heavyweight.

Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield (Majority draw)

(28-28, 29-27)

A point deduction ultimately cost Menifield the victory after referee Marc Goddard punished him for a fence grab.

That one will take some beating for the Fight of the Night.

Crute was rocked badly and nearly finished after taking some huge shots in the first round but he was somehow able to get himself into the fight in the second, chasing a submission late in the frame.

The Aussie clearly had the advantage in the grappling but he ate plenty of big strikes getting the fight to the mat.

After the result, both men confirmed their interest in running it back.

Modestas Bukauskas defeats Tyson Pedro via unanimous decision

(29-28 x2, 30-27)

Bukauskas scores a big win on his UFC return, defeating Australia’s Pedro in the final bout on the prelims.

Pedro secured a takedown in the first round but Bukauskas looked sharper on the feet throughout the fight.

The Lithuanian-Englishman showed a nice diversity of offence, while Pedro looked uncharacteristically sluggish.

Josh Culibao defeats Melsik Baghdasaryan via second-round submission

What a win for Culibao!

The Sydneysider recovered from a nasty groin shot in the first round to finish Baghdasaryan with a rear-naked choke in the second.

Baghdasaryan looked to have the slight edge on the feet but, after following up from a jab which saw his opponent lose his balance, “Kuya” didn’t need an invitation to take his back and lock in the submission.

Listen to the crowd in the RAC Arena go off.

Kleydson Rodrigues defeats Shannon Ross via first-round TKO

The dream of an Australian clean sweep is dead.

Brazil’s Rodrigues stops Ross after just 59 seconds, hurting him to the body before swarming for the finish.

Brutal stuff from Rodrigues who makes the most of his promotional debut.

Jamie Mullarkey defeats Francisco Prado via unanimous decision

(30-27 x3)

The locals keep the run going as Mullarkey cruises to a pretty comfortable points victory over Prado.

A late kimura attempt the only real moment of concern for the Aussie but he managed to escape and finish the fight on his feet.

Following the decision, Mullarkey called out Englishman Paddy Pimblett.

MORE: Mullarkey calls out cult hero Paddy Pimblett

Jack Jenkins defeats Don Shainis via unanimous decision

(30-27 x2, 29-28)

One fight, one win for the Australians in Perth.

A really well-rounded performance from the Victorian Jenkins who showed a wide range of his skills.

Couldn’t get the finish despite taking Shainis’ back on several occasions but overall a very solid UFC debut.

Loma Lookboonmee defeats Elise Reed via second-round submission

Lookboonmee scores a nice victory courtesy of a rear-naked choke in the second round.

The Thai strawweight found herself on the bottom at the end of the first but returned serve after the break.

Blake Bilder defeats Shane Young via unanimous decision

(30-27 x2, 29-28)

Another win for a UFC debutant to start the card in Perth, with Bilder claiming a UD win over his Kiwi opponent.

Elves Brenner defeats Zubaira Tukhugov via split decision

(30-27, 29-28, 28-29)

The Brazilian UFC debutant claims a contentious split-decision victory over Tukhugov in the opener.

Michael Bisping in commentary labeled the result a “robbery”.

When is UFC 284: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski?

  • Date: Saturday, February 11 | Sunday, February 12
  • FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET GMT | 10:15 a.m. AEDT
  • Prelims: 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
  • Main card: 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT 
  • Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT (approximately)

UFC 284 takes place on February 11. 

MORE: How to bet UFC 284: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski

The FIGHT PASS prelims begin at 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET GMT | 10:15 a.m. AEDT, while the regular prelims start at 8 p.m. ET | 1 a.m. GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET | 3 a.m. GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT.

Makhachev and Volkanovski should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET | 5:15 a.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last. 

How to watch UFC 284: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski?

Country Date Channel + Live Stream (main card)
United States Sat. Feb. 11 ESPN+, ESPN PPV
Canada Sat. Feb. 11 BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel,  Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
United Kingdom Sun. Feb. 12 BT Sport
Australia Sun. Feb. 12 Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass

The main card for UFC 284 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+. 

In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass

In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass. 

In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.

Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski PPV price: How much does UFC 284 cost? 

  • $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
  • $124.98 (new subscribers)

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In the U.S., the UFC 284 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 284 is $79.99 for current subscribers. 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.

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UFC PPV Standalone $79.99 each
UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) $124.98, then $99.99/year
UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle

$79.99, then $12.99/month

Click here to learn about the different pricing and bundling options with the ESPN+ platform.

UFC 284 results

Main card

  • Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC lightweight title
  • Yair Rodriguez def. Josh Emmett for the interim UFC featherweight title
  • Jack Della Maddalena def. Randy Brown; Welterweights
  • Justin Tafa def. Parker Porter; Heavyweights
  • Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield (Majority draw); Light Heavyweights

Prelims

  • Modestas Bukauskas def. Tyson Pedro; Light Heavyweights
  • Joshua Culibao def. Melsik Baghdasaryan; Featherweights
  • Kleydson Rodrigues def. Shannon Ross; Flyweights
  • Jamie Mullarkey def. Francisco Prado; Lightweights

FIGHT PASS Prelims

  • Jack Jenkins def. Don Shainis; Featherweights
  • Loma Lookboonmee def. Elise Reed; Strawweights 
  • Blake Bilder def. Shane Young; Featherweights
  • Elves Brenner def. Zubaira Tukhugov; Lightweights

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