Alexander Volkanovski Fires Up Perth Crowd Ahead Of UFC 284 Title Fight

Photo: Instagram/Alexander Volkanovski 

Alexander Volkanovski, the reigning featherweight champion, aims to make history in Perth by challenging lightweight champion Islam Makhachev for a second title on Saturday at UFC 284.

At the ceremonial weigh-ins, Volkanovski fired up the Australian audience by confidently declaring that he is "coming for f****** everything."

Meanwhile, Makhachev warned the crowd that they may not be happy with the results of the fight, but thanked them nonetheless.

Photo: Instagram/Alexander Volkanovski 

In the co-headliners, Yair Rodriguez and Josh Emmett, both fighters expressed positivity and excitement for their first UFC championship opportunity.

The early prelims will air on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET, with another set of prelims at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, followed by the main card exclusively on ESPN+ pay-per-view at 10 p.m.

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Source: SB Nation
 

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