The Latest Breaking News from UFC 284

Alexander Volkanovski Destined for Rematch Against Islam Makhachev

SI’s notes, quotes and anecdotes from the weekend in MMA, featuring the fallout of UFC 284 and Jon Jones on his brother's Super Bowl win.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13, 2023

Jamie Mullarkey goes big with Paddy Pimblett callout after UFC 284 win

After his fourth win in five fights, Jamie Mullarkey set a high bar and called out Paddy Pimblett – and even offered to fight him in London.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 13, 2023

Conor McGregor reacts to UFC 284 main event as Islam Makhachev outpoints Alexander Volkanovski

Volkanovski narrowly missed out on adding the lightweight belt to his featherweight title – a feat achieved by McGregor in 2016

The Independent UK · Feb 13, 2023

Justin Tafa happy with quick win at UFC 284: ‘Nothing like a walk-off KO in Australia’

Justin Tafa is satisfied with his finish over Parker Porter at Saturday's UFC 284 in front of a friendly crowd in Perth, Australia.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Islam Makhachev after UFC 284 title defense?

Who should get the next shot at lightweight champion Islam Makhachev after his UFC 284 title defense? He has a couple of options.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Alexander Volkanovski after UFC 284 loss?

Alexander Volkanovski fell short of a second belt at UFC 284, but he's got a clear path forward coming out of his loss to Islam Makhachev.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

5 biggest takeaways from UFC 284: Islam Makhachev is rightful owner of No. 1 pound-for-pound

Thoughts and analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC 284, including Islam Makhachev's new place in the pound-for-pound ranks.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

Jack Della Maddalena calls out Vicente Luque for a ‘banger’ striking matchup after UFC 284 win

After his submission win over Randy Brown at UFC 284, Jack Della Maddalena wants to fight fellow striking standout Vicente Luque.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

UFC 284 post-event facts: Islam Makhachev leads promotion in winning streaks

Check out the numbers to come out of UFC 284, where Islam Makhachev's title defense gave him the UFC's longest active winning streak.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

Islam Makhachev doesn’t want to simply be called champion after UFC 284: ‘I’m the best fighter’

Sorry, Alexander Volkanovski and Jon Jones, the UFC lightweight champion says there's a new pound-for-pound king.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023