Two of the most popular mixed martial artists at the Ultimate Fighting Championships throw down on Saturday when Islam Makhachev takes on Alexandr Volkanovski for Makhachev’s lightweight title. Islam is a massive UFC odds chalk. Will Alexandr pull off the huge upset? Or will Makhachev show why so many rate him as the best MMA fighter on the planet? Check out MMA odds, analysis, and free picks for the UFC 284 main card.

UFC 284 Event Info

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— UFC (@ufc) February 10, 2023

• When: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
• Where: RAC Arena, Perth, Australia
• TV: PPV
• Live Stream: UFC Fight Pass

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UFC 284 Main Card Odds

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Jimmy Crute vs. Alonzo Menifield

The chalk in this has a 2 inches reach advantage. Not only is Jimmy taller, but he’s 4-1 via submissions and 5-2 via TKO or KO victories. The odds imply that Crute is flexible enough to switch it up if he gets into any trouble.

However, Jimmy’s opponent is on fire. Alonzo Menifield is 4-1 straight up in his last 5 bouts while Crute is on a 2-match losing streak. Taking a shot on the underdog makes sense.

UFC 284 Pick: Alonzo Menifield

Justin Tafa vs. Parker Porter

Tafa versus Porter projects as one of this Saturday’s most competitive matches. The line has gone from Tafa -120 all the way to -130. It now sits at Justin -125.

These two have similar form. Not only that, but they have similar fighting styles. Heck, they could be brothers based on how they look. Still, the chalk has an edge because he’s Australian and this happens down under.

UFC 284 Pick: Justin Tafa

Jack Della Maddalena vs. Randy Brown

The odds imply Brown has no chance. Based on recent form, Randy not only has a chance, he’s going off as an overlay. Brown has won 4 straight. The big time dog is 16-4 overall. He for sure has the skills to put a scare into the chalk.

But can he beat the favorite? Jack Della Maddalena hasn’t lost since 2016. Maddalena is on a 13- contest win streak. The hometown fighter gets it done.

UFC 284 Pick: Jack Della Maddalena

Yair Rodriguez vs. Josh Emmett // UFC Featherweight Championship

Rodriguez fought great in his last, a July 2022 bout versus Brian Ortega. The chalk in this beat Ortega via first round stoppage. Overall, Yair has 3 losses on his record. He’s won 15 bouts.

Josh Emmett has a better record. But Emmett gives up 5 inches in height. Still, Josh hasn’t lost since 2018. Rodriguez should win, but the better odds on the dog with a chance entices.

UFC 284 Pick: Josh Emmett

Islam Makhachev vs. Alexandr Volkanovski // UFC Lightweight Championship

It’s going to take a gargantuan effort from Alexandr Volkanovski to dethrone the champ. Volkanovski is a fantastic fighter.

But he’s going up from featherweight, where he owns the strap, to lightweight. Makhachev has a 4 inches reach advantage and should outweigh Volkanovski by at least 11 pounds.

Islam is 11-0 via submission victories. So if he uses his weight to take down Alexandr, the fight may not last long.

UFC 284 Pick: Islam Makhachev<

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