UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski

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• Event: UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
  Date: Sat. February. 11, 2023
  Location: Perth, Western Australia.
  Venue: RAC Arena.

 

Nobody does it better than @brucebuffer 🙌

Ringing us in for the first time tonight at #UFC284! pic.twitter.com/bhBSHCTEeN

— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2023

Tonight's Tale of the Tape! 🏆📊

Who you got at #UFC284?

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Note: This will go from the bottom up for Results… ⤵️

• Main event:

(c)Islam Makhachev (155) vs. (c)Alexander Volkanovski (154.5) at 155 Lbs. (UFC LightWeight Title )
23-1-0                                              25-1-0

Champ vs champ, P4P #1 vs #2, call it what you want – we're witnessing HISTORY!@MakhachevMMA and @AlexVolkanovski are making the walk NOW at #UFC284!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Fighting in front of his people!@AlexVolkanovski enters #UFC284 with the support of a nation behind him 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/VN2pHprVD1

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Fighting for the right to be called P4P #1!@MakhachevMMA enters to defend his throne at #UFC284! pic.twitter.com/zjhIOsBGXD

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Champ vs champ

P4P #1 vs #2

It's time to make HISTORY #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/Xd8X3yYzS2

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Volko is feeling that fan support in the @RACArena 🤙🤙🤙 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/LpgwuUiQvN

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

Imagine… 😳 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/gePqvOB25d

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

WHAT A FIGHT!

We really are witnessing the best of the best in Perth right now! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/Nu140CFDGK

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

Inside the Volkanovski corner after 2 rounds 🔊 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/20WWlHvPLx

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

We just witnessed an ALL TIMER 🙌 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/Abd1D0T24S

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

AS ADVERTISED. #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/1KbHnkr7q4

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

The full #UFC284 main event scorecards 📝 pic.twitter.com/zCx1YmqcFb

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Islam Makhachev gives his respect for Volkanovski's game plan coming into #UFC284 👏 pic.twitter.com/UTvhJg4yYb

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

The new world P4P #1 and NOBODY can take that away from @MakhachevMMA 💪 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/FLoq82H05E

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

#ANDSTILL the lightweight world champion

AND NEW P4P #1 in the world, @MakhachevMMA! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/wv1zHwduwk

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

• Result: Makhachev def. Valkanovski by Unanimous decision (48-47×2, 49-46)

 

Meanwhile our main event is getting loose backstage! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/IARryeIuw4

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

 

• Co-Main event:

Yair Rodriguez (145) vs. Josh Emmett (145) at 145 Lbs. (UFC Interim Featherweight Title )
14-3-0                                    18-2-0

With interim crown on the line! 👑@PanteraUFC and @JoshEmmettUFC meet NOW in our #UFC284 co-main!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Ready for his shot at UFC gold!@JoshEmmettUFC enters for our #UFC284 co-main! pic.twitter.com/thRy1bPJHx

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Determined to achieve his ultimate goal!@PanteraUFC enters with a chance to leave as the interim featherweight champion 🏆 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/i6mjrTy0us

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

In 25 minutes or less, we will have a NEW interim featherweight champ 🏆 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/xKuul10a1F

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

The power of @JoshEmmettUFC is something else 😵 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/EbumETyQHW

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

YAIR RODRIGUEZ BY SUBMISSION!

HE IS THE INTERIM FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION 🏆 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/4Uwqgvj4Dc

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Despite accomplishing the biggest achievement of his career, @PanteraUFC doesn't want to detract from tonight's main event. All class. 👏 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/S4ejMza1wp

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

• Result: Rodriguez def. Emmett via Submission (Triangle choke) Rd.2 at 4:19

 

@jens_pulver LIVE @UFC HALL OF FAME REACTION

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— UFCStreams (@UFCStreams) February 12, 2023

• Main card:

Randy Brown (171) vs. Jack Della Maddalena (171) at 170 Lbs.
16-4-0                                 13-2-0

One last banger before our two title fights! 🔥

Jack Della Maddalena vs @TouchNgo_ up next at #UFC284!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

PERTH, YOUR BOY DID IT!!!!!

Jack Della Maddalena finishes Randy Brown in the first! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/q2YKNt9Idk

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

• Result: Della Maddalena def. Brown via submission (RNC) Rd.1 at 2:13

 

Justin Tafa (266) vs. Parker Porter (264) at 265 Lbs.
5-3-0                              13-7-0

The heavyweight are here 💪@Justin_Tafa and @Parker_Porter up next on the #UFC284 main card!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

The first lightweight champion in UFC history is headed to the Hall of Fame! 🏆

Congratulations @Jens_Pulver on becoming 2023's newest #UFCHOF Inductee!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Of course The Inspired Unemployed are here doing shoeys with @BamBamTuivasa 😂😂😂

📺📱 #UFC284 | Order at https://t.co/shB938mzfl pic.twitter.com/AgZtXnLPkI

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

That is a baaaaaaaad man right there 😱😱😱@Justin_Tafa gets the walk off KO! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/TeEaYG3cVC

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

• Result: Tafa def. Porter via KO (Punch) Rd.1 at 1:06

 

Always have each other's backs 😍 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/DPWPowc2nj

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

 

Jimmy Crute (204.5) vs. Alonzo Menifield (206) at 205 Lbs.
12-3-0                                   13-3-0

First up and it's a BIG ONE! 🔥@CruteJim vs @AlonzoMenifield kicks off the #UFC284 main card!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

This fight’s INSANE 🤯 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/t3UysokEP8

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

WHAT A ROUND 🤯🤯🤯

This could go anywhere, folks!

📺📱 #UFC284 | Order at https://t.co/shB938mzfl pic.twitter.com/pWjWIIWtQQ

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

Unbelievably we're getting a third round 🤯

Will these two be leaving with 50k?! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/ICZO2j6H3n

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

HUGGGGGEEEEEE! 🤯

Marc Goddard takes a point for a fence grab from Menifield! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/zB9vLXnP2v

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

SOMEHOW WE GO THE DISTANCE 🤯

What an amazing way to kick off the #UFC284 main card! pic.twitter.com/welryTg0Pb

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

After an epic back and forth, this one goes down as a majority draw! 👏 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/nygi6H7vQr

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

• Result: 

 

Our OG's letting you know the #UFC284 main card is LIVE! 👋

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

 

• Prelims:

Tyson Pedro (206) vs. Modestas Bukauskas (206) at 205 Lbs.
9-3-0                                  13-5-0

Our featured prelim is upon us!@Tyson_Pedro_ vs @BalticGladiator leads us into the main card NEXT at #UFC284!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Alex The Great and his army arrive at #UFC284! ⚔️ @AlexVolkanovski pic.twitter.com/FsMmitXPrJ

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

The lightweight king ready to defend his throne 👑 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/jGWQCGaXI3

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

15 HARD minutes in the books! @tyson_pedro_ and @BalticGladiator take it to the score cards in our #UFC284 Featured Prelim! pic.twitter.com/dzkQ93Ztsp

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Unanimous for Modestas Bukauskas! 👏@BalticGladiator takes the W over Tyson Pedro to close the #UFC284 prelims! pic.twitter.com/hXqGqgkQA1

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

• Result:  Bukauskas def. Pedro by Unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28×2)

 

Joshua Culibao (146) vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan (146) at 145 Lbs.
10-1-1                                     7-1-0

Some FIRE at featherweight judging by their faceoff 🔥@CulibaoMMA vs @Melsik_The_Gun up next at #UFC284!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

There are walkouts…. and there is the walkout that @CulibaoMMA just pulled off 🕺

This whole arena is dancing right now! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/Sq3SZQLRS3

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

JOSH CULIBAO HAS NO QUIT 😤@CulibaoMMA taps Baghdasaryan after dealing with adversity in Round 1! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/bbDsfTO732

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Make that three straight for @CulibaoMMA! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/nMUrDEytTM

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Culibao blew the ROOF off of @RACArena with that one! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/h0Ru5hDjB0

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Big win, big drink, big celly 🍻 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/VwhEFMojmN

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

• Result: Culibao def. Baghdasaryan via Submission (RNC) Rd.2 at 2:02 

 

Kleydson Rodrigues (127*) vs. Shannon Ross (125.5) at 125 Lbs.
7-2-0                                                 13-6-0

If the faceoff's any indication… this one's about to be wild 🔥@ShannonRossMMA vs Kleydson Rodrigues on the way at #UFC284!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

LESS THAN A MINUTE IN! Kleydson Rodrigues came out FLYING for the finish!! 💥 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/fKWqs2Hg73

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

BIG way to get back in the win column for Kleydson Rodrigues 👏 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/MysCE2dvh3

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

• Result: Rodrigues def. Ross via TKO (Body kick and punches) Rd.1 at 0:59 

 

Jamie Mullarkey (155) vs. Francisco Prado (154.5) at 155 Lbs.
15-5-0                               11-0-0

Hell of a way to start the Late Prelims 🔥@Jamie_Mullarkey vs Francisco Prado up first at #UFC284!

[ Live now on ESPN & @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/uSMhS6xqFE

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Unanimous for The Hooligan!@Jamie_Mullarkey gets his 2nd straight W with the victory at #UFC284 👏 pic.twitter.com/CHRjaCJndf

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

The Hooligan with a message for Paddy The Baddy 👀 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/rxILVGDIe9

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

• Result: Mullarkey def. Prado by Unanimous decision (30-27×3)

 

 

• Early Prelims:

Jack Jenkins (145.5) vs. Don Shainis (146) at 145 Lbs.
10-2-0                                   12-4-0

Some featherweight HEAT to close the Early Prelims 🔥

Jack Jenkins vs Don Shainis up next at #UFC284!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Jack Jenkins literally throwing kicks to the buzzer 💥 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/y6UMUvAXJM

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

These two ready to keep going after the buzzer! 🚨 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/5MWDHcDxya

— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 12, 2023

Big calf kicks, BIG debut victory for Jack Jenkins!

He takes the unanimous decision to close the #UFC283 Early Prelims pic.twitter.com/VSbA7Mwx6Q

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Do your legs hurt? Cause our legs hurt 😳 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/YjrXqUewIQ

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

• Result: Jenkins def. Shainis by Unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

 

No shot @Stylebender was missing our return to Australia! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/vrPTWDbe6v

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

 

Loma Lookboonmee (115.5) vs. Elise Reed (115.5) at 115 Lbs.
7-3-0                                                    6-2-0

We've got a strawweight showdown next!@LomaLookboonmee and @EliseReedMMA making the walk now at #UFC284!

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— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Wrapped and ready for your Featured Prelim!

Watch @Tyson_Pedro_ fight live tonight on @ESPN & @ESPNPlus 📺 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/lqp91P1v01

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

Elise Reed feeling good after Round 1 😤 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/sezVp17DSc

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

That makes two wins in a row for @LomaLookboonmee! #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/7Z4POOygEC

— UFC (@ufc) February 12, 2023

• Result: Lookboonmee def. Reed via Submission (RNC) Rd.2 at 0:44

 

Blake Bilder (146) vs. Shane Young (145.5) at 145 Lbs.
7-0-1                                 13-6-0

Featherweights keep the action rolling!@ShaneYoungMMA vs @BlakeTheBilder up next at #UFC284

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— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2023

Des débuts fructueux!

Résultat #UFC284 : @BlakeTheBilder (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) l'emporte sur Shane Young par Décision unanime pic.twitter.com/bejROzNiAW

— UFC Québec (@UFCQuebec) February 12, 2023

• Result: Bilder def. Young by Unanimous decision (30-27×2, 29-28)

 

Zubaira Tukhugov (157.5*) vs. Elves Brenner (155) at 155 Lbs.
20-5-1                                               13-3-0

First to make the walk!!@ZubairaTukhugov and Elves Brener kick us off at #UFC284 👊

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— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2023

By split decision to open the show!

Elves Brener takes his UFC debut in a CLOSE one with Tukhugov #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/Vov1EHx8w7

— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2023

Nobody prouder of Elves Brener than @CharlesDoBronxs 🥲 #UFC284 pic.twitter.com/ksghQDNrBK

— UFC (@ufc) February 11, 2023

• Result: Brenner def. Tukhugov by Split decision (29-28, 28-29, 30-27)