Russian lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and current UFC welterweight titleholder Alex Volkanovski will face each other at UFC Fight Night 284, to be held on February 12, 2023 in Perth, Australia.
This is a lightweight fight, meaning the championship belt held by the Russian fighter is on the line.
In October of this year, Makhachev faced Brazilian Charles Oliveira at UFC 280. The Russian won that fight with a chokehold in the second round. Thus, he won the lightweight championship of the promotion. He has 23 wins and one loss on his record.
Last July, Volkanovski fought the representative of the United States Max Holloway at UFC 276. Alex won this fight by unanimous decision. He has 25 wins and one loss on his record.