UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
Australia
Main Card • Final
Russia
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Fight of the Night
Mexico
R2, 4:19
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
United States
R1, 2:13
Performance of the Night
Jamaica
R1, 1:06
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Lithuania
R3, 5:00
R2, 2:02
Armenia
Brazil
R1, 0:59
R3, 5:00
Argentina
Early Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
Thailand
R2, 0:44
R3, 5:00
New Zealand
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
$50k FOTN
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski each received $50,000 for their consensus five-round pound-for-pound title classic.
Performance of the Night: Yair Rodriguez earned $50,000 for claiming the interim featherweight title via triangle choke submission, and hometown star Jack Della Maddalena collected $50,000 for his first-round rear-naked choke over Randy Brown.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
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*Purses in Western Australia are not officially disclosed by the Combat Sports Commission of Western Australia; undisclosed contractual purses and win bonuses are denoted as “—”. Zubaira Tukhugov missed the lightweight non-title limit by 1.5 pounds (157.5 lbs) and forfeited 30% of his purse to Elves Brener. Kleydson Rodrigues missed the flyweight non-title limit by 1 pound (127 lbs) and was fined 20% of his purse, which was paid to Shannon Ross. Official post-fight bonus awards of $50,000 were awarded to Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski, Yair Rodriguez, and Jack Della Maddalena.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
UFC 284 marked the first time in promotional history that the UFC’s #1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter (Alexander Volkanovski) squared off against the #2 ranked pound-for-pound fighter (Islam Makhachev) inside the Octagon.
Islam Makhachev became only the second champion in UFC history to successfully defend a title against a reigning undisputed champion from another weight division, joining Henry Cejudo at UFC 238.
Islam Makhachev extended his winning streak to 12 straight bouts, tying the second-longest active winning streak in modern UFC history alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov’s championship run.
Generating a sellout crowd of 14,124 spectators, UFC 284 produced an astounding live gate of $5,911,598 AUD ($4,086,687 USD) at the RAC Arena, setting the all-time arena gate revenue record for any sporting event in Australian history.
Makhachev handed Alexander Volkanovski his first loss inside the Octagon, snapping the featherweight champion’s 22-fight overall winning streak dating back to 2013 and his perfect 12-0 UFC record.
Yair Rodriguez submitted Josh Emmett via second-round triangle choke to capture the Interim UFC Featherweight Championship, becoming just the second Mexican-born champion in promotional history.
Perth’s own Jack Della Maddalena became the first welterweight since 2017 to secure four consecutive first-round stoppage victories inside the Octagon by tapping Randy Brown at 2:13 of Round 1.
Justin Tafa recorded one of the fastest heavyweight finishes of 2023, flattening Parker Porter with a vicious counter punch in just 1:06 of Round 1.
Jimmy Crute and Alonzo Menifield battled to a rare majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28) after Menifield was docked one point in Round 3 for a fence grab, marking only the third draw in UFC light heavyweight history.
Making his UFC debut on short notice, Brazil’s Elves Brener (+420 underdog) pulled off one of the biggest betting upsets of the year by defeating -550 favorite Zubaira Tukhugov via split decision.
Muay Thai specialist Loma Lookboonmee earned her first submission inside the Octagon, tapping Elise Reed with a rear-naked choke in just 44 seconds of Round 2.
Kleydson Rodrigues unleashed a devastating combination to stop Shannon Ross via TKO in just 0:59 of Round 1, recording the second-fastest stoppage finish in modern UFC flyweight history.
When and where did UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski take place?
UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski took place on Saturday, February 11, 2023 (Sunday, February 12 local time), at the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
Who won the main event between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski?
Islam Makhachev defeated Alexander Volkanovski via unanimous decision (48–47, 48–47, 49–46) across five championship rounds to successfully defend his UFC Lightweight Championship.
Who won the interim featherweight title at UFC 284?
Yair Rodriguez defeated Josh Emmett via submission (triangle choke) at 4:19 of Round 2 to capture the Interim UFC Featherweight Championship.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 284?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski earned Fight of the Night, while Yair Rodriguez and Jack Della Maddalena were awarded Performance of the Night.
Why was UFC 284 considered a historic event?
UFC 284 marked the first time in UFC history that the #1 ranked pound-for-pound fighter (Volkanovski) and the #2 ranked pound-for-pound fighter (Makhachev) faced each other in the Octagon.
What was the official attendance and live gate for UFC 284?
The event drew an official crowd of 14,124 spectators, generating a live gate of $5,911,598 AUD ($4,086,687 USD), which set an all-time arena record in Australian sports history.
Why did Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield end in a majority draw?
The bout ended in a majority draw (29–27, 28–28, 28–28) after Alonzo Menifield was penalized one point in Round 3 for grabbing the fence to prevent a takedown, turning a potential decision win into an even score.
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC 284?
Yes. Zubaira Tukhugov weighed in at 157.5 lbs (1.5 lbs over the lightweight limit) and forfeited 30% of his purse to Elves Brener. Kleydson Rodrigues weighed in at 127 lbs (1 lb over the flyweight limit) and surrendered 20% of his purse to Shannon Ross.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 284?
The broadcast featured play-by-play caller Jon Anik alongside color analysts Michael Bisping and Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer announcing the fights inside the cage.
How did Jack Della Maddalena perform in his home city of Perth?
Perth native Jack Della Maddalena dropped Randy Brown with a right hand before locking up a rear-naked choke submission at 2:13 of Round 1, securing a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
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