Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski Prediction: The End in the Third Round

Prediction for the UFC Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski fight, which will take place on February 12th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Islam Makhachev vs Alex Volkanovski

Only from the outside, the difference of four kilograms means nothing. But it will affect the battle. I have not seen anyone put up real resistance to Islam in recent battles. Everything will depend on how much Volkanovski managed to stop Makhachev's fight. It will work, then there is a chance. Everything will be evident in the first round.

For Makhachev, the fight with Arman Tsarukyan was difficult, but this is a 70 kg wrestler. But Armand took all his victories by wrestling. Volkanovski and Tsarukyan have different tactics. Alex is a drummer, and Arman is a wrestler. Volkanovski will not be able to use those keys in the battle that Tsarukyan used.

In any case, it will be harder for Islam to fight without Habib than with Habib. Nurmagomedov knows what to suggest. He has known Makhachev since childhood and his strengths and weaknesses. But it will be a crucial factor in the fight.

Volkanovski has few chances, but he has them. He is a good drummer. He has good cardio and a good winning streak. This man has not lost for a long time. The chances are small. For some reason, everything will end in the third round.

Expert Betting Tips

Bookmakers have no doubts about the Russian fighter's victory. The odds on Makhachev's victory are as low as 1.29, while the odds on Volkanovski's victory are 3.75 at Betway. The bookmaker sees the most probable outcome as Islam's victory by submission, the odds are 2.40.

At the same time, the analysts at Bet365 believe that the fight will end in the second half.