UFC 284 Highlights: Islam Makhachev defeats Alexander Volkanovksi by unanimous decision

Islam Makhachev remains the UFC Lightweight champion after he defeated Alexander Volkanovski by unanimous decision.

The fifth and final round for the Lightweight title is underway as both fighters give their best.

Makhachev, with his world-class wrestling skills, has pinned Volkanovksi to the ground as the Australian struggles to let go of his grip. 

In the third round, Makhachev stumbled after a strong low kick from Volkanovski. The Russian clinched Volkanovski but the Australian drove him back to the fence and took him down.

Makhachev tripped after Volkanovski landed punches. 

Two more rounds to go. 

Both fighters display their ground game inside the Octagon. Volkanovski knees Makhachev on the head. The Australian switches his stance multiple times.

Volkanovski fires punches, Makhachev counters with head kick

One of the biggest fights in MMA has started. Five rounds will decide who will win.

One of the biggest MMA fights of this year for the Lightweight belt will begin in just a few minutes. 

Yair Rodriguez defeated Josh Emmett by submission in the second round to become the interim UFC Featherweight champion

With the second round underway, Yair Rodriguez landed a beautiful question mark kick on Josh Emmett.

The battle for the interim Featherweight title is underway. Rodriguez starts the first round with a combination of kicks while Emmett blocks a head kick and lands a big right hand.

The next fight in UFC 284 is the co-main event between Yair Rodriguez (Mexico) and Josh Emmett (United States) for the interim featherweight title.

UFC 284 (Welterweight division): Della Maddalena (Australia) defeated Randy Brown (United States) with a rear-naked choke in the first round. 

UFC 284 (Heavyweight bout): Justin Tafa defeated Parker Porter with a counter left hook. 

The fight for the heavyweight division between Justin Tafa (Australia) and Parker Porter (United States in underway). 

UFC 284 (Light-heavyweight division): The fight ended in a draw with spectacular performance by Jimmy Crute and Alonzo Menifield.  

The Australian Crute marched forward and Menfield just misses with a counter left hook.  Crute tried a double-leg takedown but Menifield stuffed it well. 

The third and final round of Jimmy Crute vs Alonzo Menifield has started. 

The second round of the heavyweight bout is over with a severely exhausted Jimmy Crute's take down attempt against Alonzo Menifield.

In round 2 of the heavyweight bout, Jimmy Crute- who is severely exhausted- landed a vicious knee on Alonzo Menifield.

Alonzo Menifield dominated the first round against Jimmy Crute with combination of jabs, left hooks and submissions. 

The UFC 284 has started with Jimmy Crute (Australia) vs Alonzo Menifield (United States) in the Light-heavyweight division. 

Crute in grey trunks and Menfield in Blue. 

Apart from Makhachev vs Volkanovski, the other fight cards for UFC 284 can be checked here.

During the pre-fight press conference on Friday (February 10), Islam Makhachev said that he was going to beat Volkanovksi easily. 

Islam Makhachev, the current lightweight champion has 23 wins and 1 loss. On the other hand, Alexander "The Great" Volkanovski has 25 wins and 1 loss. Volkanovski is currently the No. 1 Men’s Pound-for Pound and is the first UFC champion from Australia.

Islam Makhachev (Russia) vs Alexander Volkanovski (Australia) will start a few minutes from now at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.