Whenever the UFC hosted an event in Australia, MMA fans were left with many memorable moments. While the promotion hasn’t visited Australia since UFC 243, that will change at UFC 284.
By perthnow, UFC 284 will take place in Perth, Australia. This is the first time in four years that the world’s leading MMA promotion returns to Western Australia.
Tourism minister Roger Cook is set to announce the UFC’s return on Tuesday at the RAC Arena. The famous arena will also host this event. Secretary Cook will be joined by current UFC featherweight champion Alex Volkanovski as they are ready to make this big announcement. UFC 284 is expected to take place on February 12, 2023.
Although there is no official match yet, Alex VolkanovskiRobert Whittaker and Thai Tuivasa expected to compete on the card. The UFC will do everything in its power to make this event a success, as it was the last time in Perth.
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The UFC was in Perth for the last time
UFC 221 was the last time the iconic promotion hosted an event in Perth, Australia. This event took place at the Perth Arena, commercially known as the RAC arena. Yoel Romero and Luke Rockhold headline the card, while Australian legend Mark Hunt battles Curtis Blades in the main event. UFC 221 also saw the debut of current 185-pound champion Israel Adesanya.
A card full of fun fights, UFC 221 has proven to be a fun night for war fans in Perth and around the world. The RAC arena has a capacity of 15,500 people, while 12,437 people attended UFC 221. The event’s total gate was $2,810,520, and accordingly MMA frenzyPPV purchases ranged from 340,000 to 380,000.
Coming after the match bonus, Jake Matthews and Li Jingliang won the night’s fight for first place. Debutant Israel Adesanya and flyweight Jussier Formiga won the nightly bonus performance. All the mentioned athletes went home with $50,000 in jackpot.
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Overall, UFC 221 was an exciting event. Everything about the event, from the atmosphere to the fights, was running smoothly. At UFC 284, the UFC team will try to create the same magic. It will be interesting to follow who is competing in this upcoming kart.
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