The reigning UFC lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev is looking to prove he has what it takes to take out a game Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 284 on February 11. He is ready and willing to step out of his comfort zone.
UFC 284 takes place inside the RAC Center in Perth, Australia. It is the home area of Volkanovski, the UFC featherweight champion.
A sambo world champion, Makhachev has won eleven fights via submission. In 12 wins in the UFC, he has won six via submission and two via knockout. He submitted Charles Oliveira in October to claim the lightweight title. Makhachev wants to end the fight early, avoiding any upsets and showing why Volkanovski is out of his league.
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“Honestly, I want to knock him out,” Makhachev told ESPN Deportes’ Carlos Contreras Legaspi. “Everybody says Islam is a grappler or wrestler. But I want to show people my striking. He’s a short guy, and I really believe I can knock him out. This (weight) is not his area. Coming from other division. It is not the same power, not the same. He's going to understand this.”
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Volkanovski is on a 12-fight win streak in the UFC. Three of those wins have come via knockout. His power is other-worldly, as his volume of shots can damage an opponent. “The Great” has defended the UFC featherweight title four times. He is ready to join the rare hall of two-division champions in the UFC.
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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.
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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.
| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| 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 |
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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.
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.
UFC 284 fight card
Main card
- Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski for the UFC lightweight title
- Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett for the interim UFC featherweight title
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown; Welterweights
- Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter; Heavyweights
- Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield; Light Heavyweights
Prelims
- Tyson Pedro vs. Modestas Bukauskas; Light Heavyweights
- Joshua Culibao vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan; Featherweights
- Shannon Ross vs. Kleydson Rodrigues; Flyweights
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. Francisco Prado; Lightweights
FIGHT PASS Prelims
- Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed; Strawweights
- Jack Jenkins vs. Don Shainis; Featherweights
- Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Elves Brenner; Lightweights
- Shane Young vs. Blake Bilder; Featherweights
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