Max Holloway is the number two ranked fighter in the division and has lost three times in the last five fights, all to Volkanovski. Holloway fights out of the orthodox stance and will be at a one-inch reach disadvantage.
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Two top-five ranked bantamweight contenders headline the event; Marlon “Chito” Vera and Cory Sandhagen attempt to sort out the deep division. It is a clash of styles, but one of the most exciting fights this year. Both men are talented and durable, with neither losing by knockout in their career. It is sure to be an entertaining matchup.
Usman was winning the fight on all three judges’ scorecards, but he got caught and lost. Now he must face Edwards on his home turf at the O2 Arena in London to attempt to regain the welterweight title. The early prelims begin at 1 p.m. EDT, the prelims will start at 3 p.m. EDT on ESPN2, and the main event will begin at 5 p.m. EDT on ESPN+ PPV.
Dvalishvili has gone to a decision in 14 of his 19 (74%) fights, while Yan has gone the distance in 11 of his 20 (55%) fights. They are both in elite condition and should have no problem going five rounds.
Jon “Bones” Jones will attempt to gain the heavyweight strap against Ciryl Gane, and Valentina Shevchenko will defend her belt against Alexa Grasso. The stacked PPV card will start at 10 p.m. EST on ESPN+.
On Saturday, eighth-ranked Ryan Spann will fight sixth-ranked Nikita Krylov in the main event. The card will take place at the UFC Apex, with the main card beginning at 7 p.m. EST.
Jessica Andrade is filling in for Taila Santos on 10-day notice and will take on the up-and-coming prospect, Erin Blanchfield. Andrade just fought Lauren Murphy at UFC 283, which occurred less than one month ago, and won a decision after putting on a striking clinic.
The main event at UFC 284 could be the biggest fight of the year between lightweight champion, Islam Makhachev, and featherweight champion, Alexander Volkanovski.