Makhachev vs Islam: UFC 284: Irrespective of what happens at the UFC 284 main-event, Alexander Volkanovski will have the featherweight strap around his waist. Upon gaining victory, he shall also have Islam Makhachev’s lightweight belt with him. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
That said, the UFC 284 co-main event between Josh Emmett and Yair Rodriguez will determine the next opponent for Volkanovski. Emmett and Rodriguez will fight for the Interim featherweight title, which means that the winner will be mandatory to Volkanovski’s UFC strap.
Reflecting his views on the fight, Josh Emmett said, “Volkanovski was campaigning for this Interim title. So, I can’t thank this guy. After I win on Sunday morning, I don’t even want to fight the guy. He is such a good guy. You know we are so similar and yeah, about, I am stoked.”
UFC 284: Josh Emmett uninterested in Alexander Volkanovski fight- ‘He is such a good guy’- Alexander Volkanovski can have his next opponent before facing Islam Makhachev at UFC 284 main event
Josh Emmett believes has better boxing skills than Yair Rodriguez. With 19 wins and 2 losses as a professional, Emmett is currently riding on a five-fight win streak. He is just one win far from earning the UFC Interim title. However, Josh Emmett understands that Yair Rodriguez has lethal kicks and top-tier taekwondo that can put him in sheer danger.
The UFC 284 PPV cites absolute entertainment to the fight fans. Here’s everything you need to know about 2023’s second PPV- Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski for the 155 lbs belt.
UFC 284 Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski
Date:- February 11, Saturday
Venue:- RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
Main card
- Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski – Makhachev’s UFC lightweight title
- Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett – UFC interim featherweight title
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown
- Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter
- Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield
Preliminary card
- Tyson Pedro vs. Modestas Bukauskas
- Joshua Culibao vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan
- Shannon Ross vs. Kleydson Rodrigues
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. Francisco Prado
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