UFC 284 Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski: Two days remain until UFC 284, and InsideSport staff will help you prepare for this weekend’s colossal pay-per-view! Who in the UFC is the best fighter, pound for pound? The world will learn this Saturday when the top two P4P competitors, Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev, square off in the main event at UFC 284 in Australia. Follow the latest UFC News: Makhachev vs Volkanovski Updates with InsideSport.IN
UFC 284 Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski: Experts’ prediction
For a variety of reasons, this is such an exciting clash. When Islam Makhachev submitted Charles Oliveira to capture the lightweight title in October, it was his eleventh straight victory, proving that he is the real deal. In comparison, Volkanovski has demonstrated that he is a cut above the rest of the featherweight field by going undefeated in a fantastic 22 contests.
P4P #1 vs #2, champ vs champ, BEST vs BEST 🔥@MakhachevMMA and @AlexVolkanovski meet SATURDAY at #UFC284! pic.twitter.com/mtXdNuopE4
— UFC (@ufc) February 8, 2023
The current lightweight champion is the obvious choice in this situation. No one at 155 pounds has overcome Makhachev’s wrestling heritage, backed by incredible strength and a lifetime of sambo training.
UFC 284 Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski: A Surprise pick
There are so many indicators that Makhachev is the obvious choice in this situation, including the size disparity, the stylistic complement, and the manner the 31-year-old has recently been dominating the elite competition. Because of all of those factors, Makhachev is legitimately the favorite in this bout, but if Volkanovski hadn’t had a chance to pull off the upset, the contest would not have been scheduled.
Makhachev taking Volkanovski to the ground and dominating him the same way he has so many previous opponents won’t surprise me at all. Still, I’m backing the Australian to win two divisions at UFC 284.
UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski main card
- Lightweight Championship Bout: Islam Makhachev (c) vs. Alexander Volkanovski- (Main Event)
- Interim Featherweight Championship Bout: Yair Rodriguez (#2) vs Josh Emmett (#5)- (Co-Main Event)
- Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown- Welterweight Bout
- Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter- Heavyweight Bout
- Jimmy Crute (#12) vs. Alonzo Menifield- Light Heavyweight Bout
Editors pick
