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Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Prediction, UFC 284 Card, Betting Odds and Picks

by
Zach Brunner
February 11, 2023

This UFC betting preview for Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski will share the odds, picks, prediction, stats, start time, UFC best bets and stream for how to watch UFC 284 fights this weekend. But first, let’s take a look at this exciting UFC 284 signup offer at BetOnline Sportsbook.

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Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Prediction and UFC 284 Start Time

UFC 284 — Lightweight Title Bout | Main Event
Islam Makhachev (23-1-0, 4 KO, 11 Sub) vs. Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski (25-1-0, 12 KO, 3 Sub)
Date: Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023
Start Time: This will be the final fight on the Main Card, which begins at 10 PM EST
Venue: RAC Arena — Perth, Australia
Coverage: ESPN+

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Prediction, UFC 284 Card, Betting Odds and Picks — Credit: Per Haljestam/USA TODAY Sports

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Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Odds & UFC Picks

UFC betting odds for UFC 284 are taken from BetOnline Sportsbook.

Moneyline:

Islam Makhachev: (-410)
Alexander Volkanovski: (+310)
Draw: (+6600)

Rounds Fought:

2.5 — Over: (-165) | Under: (+135)

Method of Victory:
Islam Makhachev

KO/TKO or DQ: (+385)
Submission: (+145)
Decision: (+215)

Alexander Volkanovski

KO/TKO or DQ: (+700)
Submission: (+2500)
Decision: (+600)

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Fighter Comparison

Islam Makhachev	NAME	Alexander Volkanovski
23-1-0	RECORD	25-1-0
Russia	COUNTRY	Australia
5-10	HEIGHT	5-6
176 lbs	WEIGHT	161 lbs
70.5 in	REACH	71.5 in
40.5 in	LEG REACH	36 in
17%	KO WIN %	50%
48%	SUB WIN %	13%
35%	DEC WIN %	38%

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Betting Trends & Stats

– Islam Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira, by submission, in his last fight on Oct. 22, 2022.
– Alexander Volkanovski defeated Max Holloway, by unanimous decision, in his last fight on July 2, 2022.
– Makhachev averages 2.37 significant strikes landed per minute with a 59% accuracy rate.
– Volkanovski averages 6.79 significant strikes landed per minute with a 57% accuracy rate.
– Makhachev averages 0.95 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 66% defense rate.
– Volkanovski averages 3.53 significant strikes absorbed per minute with a 60% defense rate.
– Makhachev averages 3.42 takedowns per 15 minutes.
– Volkanovski has a 73% takedown defense rate.

Stats via UFC.com

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Prediction + UFC Picks

UFC 284 Makhachev-Volkanovski prediction is from Tapology Fight Predictions.
Winner: Islam Makhachev (67%)
Method of Victory: Submission (65%)