What time is UFC 284 today? PPV schedule, main card start time for Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski
History could be made at UFC 284 as Alexander Volkanovski attempts to become just the fifth doubles champion in UFC history on February 11. Competing in front of family and friends in his backyard, the Australian faces a tough challenge in UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev.
The fight for Makhachev’s lightweight title will be held at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Makhachev is on a 12-fight win streak and has gone 13-1 since joining the UFC in 2015. The 31-year-old has 11 wins by assist and the least significant shots (.95) per minute in the UFC -History absorbed. Makhachev recently beat Charles Oliveira in October to capture the then-vacant UFC lightweight title.
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The champion will go into this fight with no known face. Former champion Khabib Numagomedov will not be in his corner for the fight as he seeks to move away from MMA. However, they made a game plan for the Volkanovski fight ahead of Khabib’s absence.
Volkanovski, the UFC Featherweight Champion, has won all 12 fights in the UFC. He beat Max Holloway for the title in 2019 and has defended the belt four times. He now wants to challenge himself in the lightweight class.
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On the ground, Makhachev is a dangerous fighter. Volkanovski is a powerful striker. Something has to be given. The latter broke down how he thinks the fight will go, telling The AllStar his skills can outlast Makhachev’s offensive skills.
“I think it’s going to be more of a standup fight,” Volkanovski said of MMA News. “Obviously with my movement and all that, he’s going to shoot earlier… he’s going to be a little bit uncomfortable with the timing that I have and all that stuff…
“The first round will be a bit more of a fight I think with clinches and all that stuff. Maybe a little more chaotic. And then the second lap, I think it’s going to be more on his feet and I’m going to put my hands on him… but I’m preparing for five laps and bad positions… and so I feel like I’m going to get the finish .”
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Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 284, including time, channel and map.
When is UFC 284: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski today?
- Date: Saturday February 11 | Sunday February 12th
- 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 am GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT
- Main Card: 10 p.m. ET | 3am GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT
- Main Event: 12:15 p.m. ET | 5:15am GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT (approximately)
UFC 284 takes place on February 11th.
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The FIGHT PASS Prelims begin at 6:15 p.m. ET | 11:15 p.m. ET GMT | 10:15 a.m. AEDT while regular prelims begin at 8:00 p.m. ET | 1 am GMT | 12 p.m. AEDT. The main card starts at 10pm ET | 3am GMT | 2 p.m. AEDT.
Makhachev and Volkanovski were scheduled to make their way to the Octagon at around 12:15 p.m. ET 5:15 p.m. GMT | 4:15 p.m. AEDT, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC 284: Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski?
| country | Date | Channel + live stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat 11 February | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat 11 February | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV in UFC Fight Pass |
| Great Britain | Sun. February 12th | BT sport |
| Australia | Sun. February 12th | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 284 is available in the US and Mexico through subscription streaming service ESPN+ for a pay-per-view cost. Past fights can be seen live on ESPN+.
In Canada, main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass
In the UK, the main map will be available on BT Sport and the preliminary rounds 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 is UFC 284?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
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In the US, 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 UFC 284 pay-per-view and an annual ESPN+ subscription that offers savings of more than 30 percent.
| product | Prices |
|---|---|
| Monthly ESPN+ subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ annual subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney bundle with ad-supported Hulu | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle with 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 and the Disney Bundle |
$79.99, then $12.99/month |
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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
front matter
- Tyson Pedro versus Modestas Bukauskas; Light heavyweights
- Joshua Culibao vs. Melsik Baghdasaryan; featherweights
- Shannon Ross vs. Kleydson Rodrigues; flyweights
- Jamie Mullarkey vs. Francisco Prado; lightweights
FIGHT PASS preliminary rounds
- Loma Lookboonmee vs. Elise Reed; straw weights
- Jack Jenkins vs. Don Shainis; featherweights
- Zubaira Tukhugov vs Elfen Brenner; lightweights
- Shane Young vs. Blake Pictures; featherweights
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