Sergei Pavlovich – Alexander Volkov. What to expect from the fight of the best Russian heavyweights in the UFC?
Nikolay Pavlov June 16, 2024, 19:45 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Who is the favorite and when will the fight take place?
On the night of June 23, the first UFC tournament will take place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The Fight Night event will feature a duel between Russians Alexander Volkov and Sergei Pavlovich.
Date and time of the fight Sergey Pavlovich – Alexander Volkov
The Pavlovich-Volkov fight will take place on June 23 and will start no earlier than 00:00 Moscow time.
Bookmaker odds for the fight Sergey Pavlovich – Alexander Volkov June 23, 2024
Experts consider Pavlovich the favorite and offer to bet on his victory at odds of 1.45. Volkov’s odds were estimated at 2.68. The probability of a tie is 50.0. Analysts believe the battle will drag on. Bets on a total of more than 1.5 rounds are accepted at 1.67 and on a total of less than 1.5 rounds at 2.13.
Where to watch the Sergey Pavlovich – Alexander Volkov fight online for free
The official broadcast of the Pavlovich-Volkov fight will be carried out by the television channel Match!
Pavlovich gets closer to the title fight
Not in vain, 32-year-old Sergei Pavlovich is considered the favorite of the fight. He is above his opponent in the division rankings: Volkov is number five and Pavlovich is number three. A successful outcome of the fight will help advance towards the title fight.
Thanks to his hard work, excellent physical characteristics and stubborn character, Pavlovich achieved excellent results. Sergei’s powerful punches rarely left his opponents a chance to win. He confidently uses his main asset. It is also worth noting that the Russian is good on the ground. Pavlovich began with Greco-Roman wrestling and, after serving in the army, studied combat sambo and hand-to-hand combat.
Can the Belgians win?
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Pavlovich is an extremely fast heavyweight. Thanks to the length of his arms and his quick reaction, Sergei is able to deliver a pointed blow and end the fight in his favor. But we must not rule out the last failed fight with Tom Aspinall, who knocked out the Russian. Although, after his failure in the fight with Alistair Overeem, the Russian showed his phenomenal streak of six victories in the first rounds. They offer odds of 1.45 for Pavlovich to beat Volkov.
Does Volkov have a chance?
The experts immediately chose a favorite and gave preference to Pavlovich. In turn, Volkov will have to prove that he is a worthy rival. The odds of his victory are 2.68. Let us remember that the Russian had his last fight in September 2023, effectively strangling Tai Tuivasa. The fight took place a long time ago, so it is unlikely that he is in perfect shape.
Volkov is quickly restarting his career. Defeats in battles with Cyril Hahn and Tom Aspinall forced the Russian to seriously work on his mistakes. As a result, he began to act very aggressively in the first minutes of the fights and his stand-up work improved noticeably. Tuivasa himself felt Drago’s advance in several blows.
The Ukrainian team progressed:
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Alexander has been fighting in the best league in the world for eight years and has shared the cage with almost all of the best heavyweight fighters. Volkov won his last three fights and finished them all ahead of schedule. And a victory over Pavlovich could well give Volkov the long-awaited opportunity to fight for the title.
What to bet on?
Volkov knows how to keep his opponent at a distance with kicks. It will be difficult for Pavlovich to communicate with Alexander and engage in an exchange, as Drago has practiced various feints and techniques with which he abandons and attacks the failed fighter.
Although there is no doubt about Pavlovich’s strength and power, Alexander’s versatile skills will help him finish the fight in his favor. We consider the bet on Alexander Volkov’s victory with odds of 2.68 promising.
Tender: Alexander Volkov’s victory in 2.68.
