UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski Prelims Odds, Predictions, Picks

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Updated: February 10, 2023, 01:42 PM ET

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Zubaira Tukhugov opens as biggest favorite on the undercard at -580
Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, and Micheal Bisping to call the fights
Tyson Pedro faces Modestas Bukauskas in the feathered prelim

Featured Prelim

Tyson Pedro vs Modestas Bukauskas - Light Heavyweight Division

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Tyson Pedro	TALE OF THE TAPE	Modestas “The Baltic Gladiaor” Bukauskas
31	Age	28
6‘3“ (191cm)	Height	6‘3“ (191cm)
79.0” (201cm)	Reach	78.0” (198cm)
Australia	Nation	Lithuania
Lions High Performance Center	Team	Gintas Combat
Unranked	Rank	Unranked
9-3-0	Record	13-5-0
2 Wins	Current Streak	2 Wins
-225 BET NOW	Odds	+190 BET NOW

Our Picks

Tyson Pedro to win via KO/TKO/DQ in round one (+275)
Tyson Pedro to win via KO/TKO/DQ (+165)
Tyson Pedro to win in round one (+215)
Fight to go the distance: No (-225)

Joshua Culibao vs Melsik Baghdasaryan - Featherweight Division

Joshua “Kuya” Culibao	TALE OF THE TAPE	Melsik “The Gun” Baghdasaryan
28	Age	31
5‘10“ (177cm)	Height	5‘9“ (175cm)
73.0” (185cm)	Reach	70.0” (178cm)
Australia	Nation	Armenia
Igor MMA Academy	Team	Muay Thai America Gym
Unranked	Rank	Unranked
10-1-1	Record	7-1-0
2 Wins	Current Streak	7 Wins
-105 BET NOW	Odds	-115 BET NOW

Our Picks

Joshua Culibao to win via unanimous decision (+240)
Joshua Culibao to win via decision (+200)
Fight to go the distance: Yes (-150)

Kleydson Rodriguez vs Shannon Ross - Flyweight Division

Kleydson “KR” Rodriguez	TALE OF THE TAPE	Shannon “The Turkish Delight” Ross
27	Age	33
5‘6“ (168cm)	Height	5‘6“ (168cm)
67.0” (170cm)	Reach	66.0” (168cm)
Brazil	Nation	Australia
Team Nogueira	Team	Five Rings Dojo
Unranked	Rank	Unranked
7-2-0	Record	13-6-0
1 Loss	Current Streak	1 Loss
-330 BET NOW	Odds	+257 BET NOW

Our Picks

Kleydson Rodriguez to win via unanimous decision (+200)
Kleydson Rodriguez to win via decision (+180)
Fight to go the distance: Yes (+105)

Jamie Mullarkey vs Francisco Prado - Lightweight Division

Jamie Mullarkey	TALE OF THE TAPE	Francisco Prado
28	Age	20
6‘0“ (183cm)	Height	5‘10“ (178cm)
74.0” (188cm)	Reach	70.9” (180cm)
Australia	Nation	Argentina
Magnus Martial Arts Erina	Team	Azerrad Team
Unranked	Rank	Unranked
15-5-0	Record	11-0-0
1 Win	Current Streak	11 Wins
-265 BET NOW	Odds	+225 BET NOW

Our Picks

Jamie Mullarkey to win via KO/TKO/DQ in round one (+275)
Jamie Mullarkey to win via KO/TKO/DQ (+130)
Jamie Mullarkey to win in round one (+250)
Fight to go the distance: No (-200)

Early Prelims

Jack Jenkins vs Don Shainis - Featherweight Division

Jack “Phar” Jenkins	TALE OF THE TAPE	Don “Shameless” Shainis
29	Age	31
5‘7“ (170cm)	Height	5‘6“ (168cm)
68.0” (173cm)	Reach	67.0” (170cm)
Australia	Nation	United States
Absolute MMA and Conditioning	Team	Citadel Martial Arts and Fitness
Unranked	Rank	Unranked
10-2-0	Record	12-4-0
7 Wins	Current Streak	1 Loss
-345 BET NOW	Odds	+285 BET NOW

Our Picks

Jack Jenkins to win via KO/TKO/DQ in round one (+275)
Jack Jenkins to win via KO/TKO/DQ (+140)
Jack Jenkins to win in round one (+180)
Fight to go the distance: No (-225)

Loma Lookboonmee vs Elise Reed - Women’s Strawweight Division

Loma Lookboonmee	TALE OF THE TAPE	Elise Reed
27	Age	30
5‘1“ (155cm)	Height	5‘3“ (160cm)
61.5” (156cm)	Reach	63.0” (160cm)
Thailand	Nation	United States
Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA	Team	Kickside Martial Arts
Unranked	Rank	Unranked
7-3-0	Record	6-2-0
1 Win	Current Streak	1 Win
-305 BET NOW	Odds	+225 BET NOW

Our Picks

Looma Lookboonmee to win via unanimous decision (+100)
Looma Lookboonmee to win via decision (-135)
Fight to go the distance: Yes (-280)

Blake Bilder vs Shane Young - Featherweight Division

Blake “El Animal” Bilder	TALE OF THE TAPE	“Smokin” Shane Young
32	Age	29
5‘8“ (173cm)	Height	5‘8“ (173cm)
68.5” (174cm)	Reach	72.5” (184cm)
United States	Nation	Australia
SubFighter MMA	Team	City Kickboxing
Unranked	Rank	Unranked
7-0-1	Record	13-6-0
14 Wins	Current Streak	2 Loses
+120 BET NOW	Odds	-140 BET NOW

Our Picks

Shane Young to win via KO/TKO/DQ in round three (+1400)
Shane Young to win via KO/TKO/DQ (+240)
Shane Young to win in round three (+1100)
Fight to go the distance: No (-140)

Zubaira Tukhugov vs Elves Brenner - Featherweight Division

Zubaira “Warrior” Tukhugov	TALE OF THE TAPE	Elves Brenner
32	Age	25
5‘8“ (173cm)	Height	5‘9“ (175cm)
68.0” (173cm)	Reach	68.0” (173cm)
Russia	Nation	Brazil
Krepost Fight Club	Team	Chute Boxe Diego Lima
Unranked	Rank	Unranked
20-5-1	Record	13-3-0
1 Win	Current Streak	2 Wins
-580 BET NOW	Odds	+440 BET NOW

Our Picks

Zubaira Tukhugov to win via unanimous decision (+130)
Zubaira Tukhugov to win via decision (+100)
Fight to go the distance: Yes (-120)

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UFC Information

Event: UFC 284: Makhachev vs Volkanovski
Location: RAC Arena, Perth, Western Australia
Date / Time: Saturday 11th February - 6PM ET
TV Announcers: Jon Anik, Dominick Cruz, Micheal Bisping
How to watch: ESPN, ESPN+, UFC Fight Pass, Pay Per View

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