Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski Prediction, Tips & Odds – Feb. 12, 2023
Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski Prediction 12.02.2023. The UFC returns to Australia again, where we are expecting a fight for the champion in the lightweight category where the two best pound-for-pound fighters fight, where the local fighter Alexander Volkanovski fights against Islam Makhcahev.
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Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski Odds
Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski 1×2: 1.21 / 4.72
Rounds Handicap (+2.5 / -2.5): 1,65 / 2.24
Odds via 22Bet Sportsbook.
Islam Makhachev News
Khabib Nurmagomedov left behind his successor and went to a well-deserved retirement. What his successor and disciple Islam has shown in the UFC Octagon is total dominance. He finished off all his opponents very easily. In the last match, he unexpectedly easily defeated the Brazilian Charles Oliveira, who he did not give even a single millisecond of a chance to threaten him. Makhachev, first of all, dominated Oliveira in the stand-up, where he sent him to the floor with a straight right, and then he started with his techniques in the ground, for which even the experienced BJJ master had no solution.
Islam Makhachev is one of the most dominant wrestlers in general. He has only one defeat in his career, which happened back in 2015, and he has a streak of 11 dominant victories. The matches against Dan Hooker and Bobby Green were so dominant, that the question arose, of whether they are even in the same category. We don’t think there is a more dominant wrestler than Makhachev right now. Both technically and physically.
Makhachev’s rapid progress can be felt in every part of the fight. Especially in the stance. Unlike Khabib, Makhachev works a lot with his legs, throws kicks that are very precise and deadly, and with them prepares space for demolition.
Alex Volkanovski News
With his third victory against Max Holloway, Volkanovski solved all doubts about who is the best fighter in the featherweight category, even of all time. No fighter dominated the division as easily as Volkanovski. And he beat the best fighters in the category, all famous names like Aldo, Young, Elkins, Mendes, and Ortega.
Before his MMA career, Volk was involved in American football and freestyle wrestling, so it can be said that he gained strength and endurance right there. Although he is a little “undersized” for the lightweight category, his strength and explosiveness make up for it all. Especially the wrestling part, where he non-stop presses the opponent to the wire, and when he gets into a clinch or takedown position, he achieves that takedown. Unlike many classic wrestlers, Volk has solid boxing and a big K.O. strength.
His advantage in the fight against Makhachev will be that his “fuel tank” is always full and that he can time and increase the rhythm from round to round, without rushing anywhere. Volkanovski is perhaps the only fighter in the lower categories who can match Makhacheva in terms of wrestling and strength.
Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski H2H
Makhachev: 31 y, 23W-1L, height 178m, reach 179cm.
Volkanovski: 33 y, 25W-1L, height 168cm, reach 180cm.
Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski Prediction
In this match, we expect a technically and tactically very tense fight, where both fighters will try to impose their fighting style. In the stand-up, we expect a lot of low kicks from both sides, but also tactical testing, especially in the opening rounds, because these are two very strong and physically ready guys. That is why we expect the fight to go to the championship rounds or to the judges’ decision.
Kick-off time: Sunday, 12.02.2023. 16:30 PM Local Time (GMT +11)
Prediction: Over 3.5 rounds
Odds: 2.08
Sportsbook: 22bet
