UFC 284: UFC 284 fight card: Alexander Volkanovski is unfazed by the thoughts of battling Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title in the main-event of UFC 284 on February 12, 2023, in Perth. On the contrary, Volkanovski claims to be excited about the fight. The featherweight champion will move up to the 155 lbs division for the strap and have the chance to become the fifth double champion in the UFC. Follow UFC Fight Night Derrick Lewis vs. Sergey Spivac updates with insidesport.IN.
Volkanovski revealed that he will have a different fight camp to prepare for Islam Makhachev and is optimistic about having his hands raised b the end of UFC 284. He connected with the global media alongside former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker from the UFC 284 Tickets-On-Sale conference and addressed his fight camp.
Alexander Volkanovski said, “Stacked on that little bit of weight, put on that little bit of more muscle for the lightweight division, especially a guy like Islam [Makhachev] you know who is gonna be a very strong grappler. It’s gonna be a different preparation which excites me as well. I don’t want any other fight, but this and the UFC gave it to me. So I am very stoked for that and I can’t wait to, you know, make history here in Perth on February 12.”
Alexander Volkanovski is currently the number-one ranked P4P fighter in the UFC. However, Islam Makhachev can snatch that tag by successfully defending his 155 lbs belt against Volkanovski at UFC 284. Fresh from a title win over Charles Oliveira at UFC 280, Makhachev’s title reign has just begun. It remains to be seen whether he can turn himself into a long-term UFC champion or lose the belt soon.
UFC 284 fight card: Islam Makhachev vs, Alexander Volkanovski card so far
The UFC 284 fight card is still under process but has already secured some high-voltage fights. The Perth-based event will mostly feature Australian fighters with umpteen global names chiming into the scenario. Here’s a look at the bouts announced for UFC 284 fight card so far.
UFC 284: Alexander Volkanovski details his UFC lightweight title fight preparations for Islam Makhachev- ‘I can’t wait to make history’
Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett- Interim featherweight title bout
Robert Whittaker vs. Paulo Costa- middleweight bout
Mingyang Zhang (debut) vs. Tyson Pedro- light heavyweight bout
Jack Jenkins (debut) vs. Don Shainis- featherweight bout
Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter- Heavyweight bout
Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield- light heavyweight bout
Kleydson Rodrigues vs. Shannon Ross
Joshua Culibao vs. Melsik Baghda Saryan
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