Tom Nolan vs Viacheslav Borshchev Prediction: Both fighters have equal chances

Tom Nolan will face off against Viacheslav Borshchev in the Octagon at UFC 312. This bout promises to be intriguing as the two lightweight division fighters match up at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The bout billing for this match is set as the preliminary card (fight 6 of 12). Both fighters last fought five months ago.  Tom Nolan has recorded four wins in his last five. Viacheslav Borshchev is coming off a win.

Tom Nolan - hopes to keep newly found form

Tom Nolan joined the UFC in 2024 and has recorded two wins and a loss. He is currently ranked as the 101st best MMA light heavyweight fighter and is is fighting out of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. His last fightinst Alex Reyes ended after three rounds through a unanimous decision. Before this bout, he fought against Victor Martinez via strikes TKO. He suffered a loss to Nikolas Motta (via strikes TKO) at the UFC Fight Night atthe startf 2024. From 2019 to 2023, Nolan recorded a perfect record. Some of the victories were over Brandon Stowers (via rear naked choke submission), Trevor Sinclair (via unanimous decision), Sam Flint, Aidan Aguilera (via knees & punches TKO),, and Bogdan Grad (via left hook & ground punch).

Viacheslav Borshchev - the explosive knockout artist

Despite being older than Tom Nolan, Viacheslav Borshchev has only fought seven times at the UFC promotion. In his last four fights, he secured two wins, which were at the UFC Fight Night. His victories were against James Llontop via split decision and Maheshate Hayisaer via right hook to ground strikes in thesecond round. Between 2021 andd 2022, he recorded four wins and two losses. These victories were against Dakota Bush (via liver shot TKO), Chris Duncan (via left hook TKO), Kendly St. Louis (punches TKO), and Corey Dulaney (ground & pound TKO). The other losses were to Mike Davis and Marc Diakiese via unanimous decision.

Expert Betting Tips

Tom Nolan is known for his striking ability. Although this is one of the major strengths, he has also suffered losses from it as well. Such as against Nikolas Motta. During his amateur season, he was unable to defend his XFC Featherweight Championship in the third round against Aaren McConnell.

Our first prediction is Viacheslav Borshchev to Win the Fight - 1.80 odds for 1xbet

Our second prediction is Viacheslav Borshchev to Win the Fight (2 Way) - 1. 75 odds for Betway

Our third prediction is Viacheslav Borshchev to win in Round 2 - 6.50 odds for bet365