Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Prediction: Early Win in the Highlight Bout

The Islam Makhachev vs. Alex Volkanovski rematch will occur on October 21st at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. The bout will take place in the lightweight division. Islam Makhachev is the reigning lightweight champion, and Alex Volkanovski is the light heavyweight champion.

Two completely different opponents - Oliveira and Volkanovski. If the Australian really got short notice, he has no chance to prepare for five rounds against Makhachev. Barring any kind of force majeure, I think there's no chance. Makhachev will finish the fight early. Alex, of course, is uncomfortable, but the distance of five rounds is too much for a fighter who did not prepare for it in advance. In the third or fourth round it will be over.

I don't believe that Volkanovski will be able to survive to the end of the fight, and our partners have two betting options in this regard:

Makhachev to win by sub for 1.71;

TU 4.5  for 1.86.