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UFC 284: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski
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- Saturday 02.11.2023 at 06:00 PM ET
- U.S. Broadcast: Pay Per View | Prelims: ESPN
- Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Ownership: Endeavor
- Venue: RAC Arena
- Location: Perth, Western Australia
- Enclosure: Octagon
- TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, Michael Bisping
- Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
- Post-Fight Interviews: Michael Bisping
- Ticket Revenue (live gate): $4,086,687
- Attendance: 14,124
- PPV Buys / Buyrate: N/A | TV Ratings: 1.13M avg. viewers (ESPN prelims)
- MMA Bouts: 13
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| Bout | Info | |
|---|---|---|
| Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovski via Decision, Unanimous | 5 Rounds, 25:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Yair Rodriguez defeats Josh Emmett via Submission, Triangle Choke | 4:19 Round 2 of 5, 9:19 Total Bout Page | |
| Jack Della Maddalena defeats Randy Brown via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:13 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Justin Tafa defeats Parker Porter via KO/TKO, Counter Left | 1:05 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield Ends in a Draw, Majority | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Modestas Bukauskas defeats Tyson Pedro via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Josh Culibao defeats Melsik Baghdasaryan via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 2:02 Round 2 of 3, 7:02 Total Bout Page | |
| Kleydson Rodrigues defeats Shannon Ross via KO/TKO, Kicks and Punches | 0:59 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page | |
| Jamie Mullarkey defeats Francisco Prado via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Jack Jenkins defeats Don Shainis via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Loma Lookboonmee defeats Elise Reed via Submission, Rear Naked Choke | 0:44 Round 2 of 3, 5:44 Total Bout Page | |
| Blake Bilder defeats Shane Young via Decision, Unanimous | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page | |
| Elves Brener defeats Zubaira Tukhugov via Decision, Split | 3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page |
Responses Page 52
02.11.2023 | 1:59 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 375 Points | Tied for 3523rd
They really need to stop interviewing these guys straight off the scale
* Edited at 02.11.2023, 2:00 PM ET *
02.11.2023 | 2:03 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4528th
Yair Rodriguez, TKO, R2
Head Kick .
"My Love for MMA.....Is a Noble Madness."
02.11.2023 | 2:05 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 819th
"“Unfortunately you can’t talk like that on FOX” - Joe Rogan"
02.11.2023 | 2:10 PM ET
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 605 Points | Tied for 83rd
"Learning is a gift, even when pain is your teacher"
02.11.2023 | 2:10 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points | Tied for 1044th
Justin Tafa, TKO, R2
87.5
02.11.2023 | 2:10 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2774th
How much of a bum is Elves Brenner?
02.11.2023 | 2:12 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 5 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 280 Points | Tied for 4528th
Alexander Volkanovski, DEC
I love Islam but Volk too fast .
Brown vs. Maddalena
Randy Brown, SUB, R3
Experience.
"My Love for MMA.....Is a Noble Madness."
02.11.2023 | 2:17 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 0 Perfect, 415 Points | Tied for 2774th
* Edited at 02.11.2023, 2:17 PM ET *
02.11.2023 | 2:20 PM ET
Predictions: 4 of 8 Winners, 0 Perfect, 230 Points | Tied for 4753rd
hes gonna put a show for the home crowd .... randy is dead
02.11.2023 | 2:21 PM ET
Andres
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 819th
"Positivity is a positive"
02.11.2023 | 2:21 PM ET
Noxx
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 819th
"Positivity is a positive"
02.11.2023 | 2:23 PM ET
NEWSFLASH
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 515 Points | Tied for 819th
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THE REVERSE NOSTRADAMUS HAS SPOKEN
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"Positivity is a positive"
02.11.2023 | 2:29 PM ET
@Noxx
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 465 Points | Tied for 1821st
"She’ll go there and smash her. She’ll get a title shot, become a UFC champion. We have a Ronda Rousey on steroids. This is what we have.” - Ali Abdelaziz on Kayla Harrison
02.11.2023 | 2:30 PM ET
02.11.2023 | 2:30 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 9 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 525 Points | Tied for 679th
Alexander Volkanovski, TKO, R4
CHAMP CHAMP
02.11.2023 | 2:39 PM ET
I'm really confident in Volk
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 3754th
02.11.2023 | 2:41 PM ET
Predictions: 7 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 400 Points | Tied for 3174th
02.11.2023 | 2:42 PM ET
Prediction Comments
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
Yair Rodriguez, DEC
Emmett didn't beat Kattar and arguably also lost to Ige. Emmett is a very powerful puncher, but Yair has a good chin. Yair's striking is also much more advanced, and he throws more out there than Emmett. Emmett being almost 38 and making the cut to FW will certainly take a toll on him. Ultimately, Emmett is predictable. Yair will throw elbows, kicks from weird angles, etc, to throw Emmett off.
Brown vs. Maddalena
Jack Della Maddalena, TKO, R2
Della is that guy. His boxing is clean as hell and he goes to the body and head. Randy Brown is good, but I've seen him get rocked before by guys not on the boxing level of Della. Della will close the distance and unload combos with power, similar to how Topuria did with Jai Herbert.
Tafa vs. Porter
Parker Porter, DEC
Laugh at Porter all you want, but Tafa isn't very good. Porter can take a decision if the fight goes all 3. Tafa is going to swing sloppy but powerful hooks at Porter. Porter has bettter UFC experience too.
Crute vs. Menifield
Jimmy Crute, TKO, R1
Crute is still a damn good fighter. He loses to Anthony Smith in the same way that O Malley lost to Chito and got knocked out by the current champ. Menifield Round One is the prop I'd play if I were to pick him, but Crute is so much younger and improving. We know what Alonzo is. He's going to throw heavy and look for a KO, but he doesn't have the power of Hill or the technical ability.
Pedro vs. Bukauskas
Modestas Bukauskas, DEC
This is my big dog of the card. Almost nobody is on Modestas and I understand why, but at least allow me to share my reasoning. Modestas isn't very high volume which could hurt him a little at least in the eyes of the judges if this fight goes all three, but Pedro is a first round finisher for the most part. He makes mistakes as the fight goes on, and Modestas actually gets better as the fight wears on. Pedro could just run right through Modestas and make it look easy, but I really want Pedro to be tested in the later rounds.
Culibao vs. Baghdasaryan
Melsik Baghdasaryan, DEC
Probably the hardest fight to pick on the card. Culibao is a good striker that switches stances a lot and has some decent pop in his strikes, but doesn't have the fight finishing ability that Melsik has. Melsik is a former K1 kickboxer and has nasty kicks, especially headkicks. Maybe I'm the only one, but Melsik reminds me of Roman Kopylov. If Melsik is able to defend any wrestling from Culibao, I think he wins.
Rodrigues vs. Ross
Kleydson Rodrigues, DEC
Kleydson is the better fighter in all areas. He clearly is the better striker, and mixes in punches and kicks very well. He can wrestle if needed as well. Shannon Ross should not be in the UFC. I think this is a good fight to bounce back for Rodrigues.
Mullarkey vs. Prado
Jamie Mullarkey, DEC
I see quite a few Prado round one predictions. While this is certainly possible due to Mullarkey being willing to trade with opponents at times, he's a pretty good striker. Getting knocked out by Jalin Turner is not at all a bad look. His last fight, he arguably lost, but that was against an underrated UFC veteran in Michael Johnson. This is certainly not a spot to bet Mullarkey at those odds, but I see him being able to beat Prado over 3 rounds.
Jenkins vs. Shainis
Jack Jenkins, TKO, R2
Jenkins is 100% the better and more technical fighter without question. I think Shanis will use his typical strategy of just blitzing forward and looking to grab you and take you down, so he can land gnp. This strategy can work on fighters that are not as skilled, but I think Jenkins will be well prepared and composed. The first round for Don is all or nothing I believe, because Jenkins does get better as the fight goes on. Even if Don has some early success, I think Jenkins will work for a finish later in the 2nd round or so using a lot of leg kicks and picking his shots.
Lookboonmee vs. Reed
Loma Lookboonmee, DEC
There isn't much here that needs to be said, other than that Loma is probably better everywhere that this can take place. I know that Loma is a Muay Thai fighter, but she has shown an ability to mix in those trips and takedowns. On top, she cand land some good gnp on a bad grappler in Elise Reed. If I'm her coaches, I would be telling her to clinch, and then throw knees and look for a trip.
Bilder vs. Young
Shane Young, DEC
I wanted to go Bilder. If he gets his ass beat for 2 rounds and finds a sub in the 3rd round, I wouldn't be too shocked. He is very opportunistic in the grappling, but Young has fought the much better competition. Young should absolutely be able to stay ahead in the striking and potentially hurt Bilder. Basically, I haven't seen enough out of Bilder to be able to pick him against a guy with good UFC experience.
Tukhugov vs. Brenner
Zubaira Tukhugov, DEC
Pathetic that he goes up in weight and can't even make 155. He is the much better fighter overall though. Brenner does not impress me at all in the striking, and Zubaira is actually a good and technical striker. The path to victory for him is to pick apart the worse striker. He's had competitive fights with high level strikers, and even won some. Brenner getting out struck by regional level fighters makes Zuba the obvious pick.
02.11.2023 | 2:51 PM ET
10 Leg Parlay +1071100
Predictions: 6 of 13 Winners, 1 Perfect, 365 Points | Tied for 3754th
Jack Jenkins TKO/DEC -185
Francisco Prado TKO +550
Kleydson Rodrigues TKO/SUB +110
Melsik Baghdasaryan TKO/DEC -115
Tyson Pedro TKO +180
Jimmy Crute SUB/DEC +155
Jack Della Maddalena TKO -115
Josh Emmett TKO/DEC +170
Alexander Volkanovski TKO/DEC +320
02.11.2023 | 2:52 PM ET
Predictions: 8 of 13 Winners, 2 Perfect, 450 Points | Tied for 2121st
Keep thinking that bums, I know who's going to win and I'm looking forward to the enormous bag I'll make.
