It’s fight week for the highly anticipated UFC 284 return which will be headlined by the number one pound-for-pound fighter, Australia’s Alexander Volkanovski moving up to the lightweight division to take on Islam Makhachev.
The promotion has confirmed the schedule of events for the week with open workouts, press conferences, and more scheduled for the week.
Thursday, 9 February 2023
4:45pm AWST – Open Workouts (FREE)
The Landing, Elizabeth Quay
Participants: Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski, Yair Rodriguez, Josh Emmett, Jack Della Maddalena, Tyson Pedro
Friday, 10 February 2023
4pm AWST – Press Conference (Doors open 3pm – FREE)
RAC Arena
Participants: Islam Makhachev, Alexander Volkanovski, Yair Rodriguez, Josh Emmett, Jack Della Maddalena, Randy Brown
Saturday, 11 February 2023
11am AWST – Ceremonial Weigh-Ins (FREE)
RAC Arena
11:30am AWST – 30 Years Q&A with guest fighters (FREE)
RAC Arena
Participants: Robert Whittaker, Tai Tuivasa, Kai Kara-France, Kyle Noke
Sunday, 12 February 2023
7am AWST – Fight Card Commences (SOLD OUT)
RAC Arena
A reminder that also scheduled for the weekend will be Eternal 73, which will take place on Saturday in Perth, headlined by a featherweight bout between Rod Costa and Semakadde Kakembo.