Why Dana White & UFC are not promoting UFC 284: Islam Makhachev Vs Alexander Volkanovski?

UFC 284 is just a handful of days away and yet re is seemingly t much buzz generated about PPV show. show will feature two of best fighters of PFP rankings Alenxander Vokavski and Islam Makhachev in main event, but limelight is t yet put on this showdown. Let's contemplate reason behind it i.e., why UFC president and promotion organizers are possibly sleeping over event and t hyping it up. 

Back at UFC 280 when Islam Makhachev vanquished Charles Oliveira to capture UFC Lightweight Title, he immediately expressed his desire to reach top of UFC PFP rankings and to proceed with his want in after-match interview of event itself he challenged current Fearweight champion Alexander Volkavski, who is also at top of PFP rankings. two came face to face and agreed to meet in Octagon to settle dispute about PFP rankings. fixture was made official in following weeks by UFC and at time it seemed a perfect narrative, PFP .1 Vs. PFP .2 to decide who is indeed better. However, three events later when fight is set to actualize top brass of UFC led by Dana White himself is t particularly expressive about PPV show as it usually has been for such events before.

In lead-up to show, Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev exhibited his discontent with UFC for limited promotion of event. In an interview before event Islam said, “I'm unhappy with promotion of UFC 284. Feels like UFC could have done a better job promoting fight.”

What could be reason behind UFC's neglect?

As per different opinions by fans and people with adequate kwledge of sport, UFC is busy promoting Power Slap League. Moreover, much-anticipated anuncement of Cor McGregor's return has grabbed all momentary attention. Perhaps, what could be reason behind absence of buzz might never be kwn, however, interest may reignite in coming days when presser of event will take place followed by ultimate face-off.