The UFC’s second pay-per-view of 2023 options one ifs greatest matchups of the yr.
On Saturday’s UFC 283 broadcast, the principle card for UFC 284 on Feb. 11 was formally set, with light-weight champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski preventing for the 155-pound title in the principle occasion.
Volkanovski is at the moment No. 1 within the MMA Combating Pound-for-Pound rankings. Makhachev sits one spot behind him at No. 2.
Within the co-main occasion, high featherweight contenders Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett battle for an interim championship. Rodriguez is coming off of a win over two-time title challenger Brian Ortega, whereas Emmett enters his first title alternative on a five-fight win streak.
Additionally introduced for the principle card, breakout welterweight Jack Della Maddalena faces a tricky check in Randy Brown, Justin Tafa and Parker Porter collide in a heavyweight bout, and light-weight heavyweight contender Jimmy Crute makes his return in opposition to Alonzo Menifield.
UFC 284 takes place on Feb. 11 at RAC Area in Perth, Australia, and airs solely on ESPN+ pay-per-view.
See the official essential card lineup right here.
Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski
Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett
Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown
Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter
Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield
