UFC 284 Betting Picks & Predictions

Islam Makhachev vs. Alexander Volkanovski falls at UFC 284 this weekend in the main event. The UFC lightweight title is on the line, with a ‘champion vs. champion’ fight between Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski.

In Islam Makhachev you have a man who emphatically became the UFC lightweight champion last time out after dismantling Charles Oliveira. In Alexander Volkanovski, you have a man who is the long-standing UFC featherweight champion. This is an absolutely huge fight in the UFC between #1 and #2 pound for pound.

If you fancy taking a bet on this huge UFC 284 main event, read on and check out our betting picks and predictions, plus make use of the various free bets and betting promotions on this page.

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Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski – Fight Information

???? UFC Match: Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski ???? Records: Islam Makhachev (23-1, 4 KO’s) | Alexander Volkanovski (25-1, 12 KO’s) ???? Date: February 12, 2023 ???? Main Event Time: approx. 3:00 AM EST ???? Title: UFC Lightweight Title ???? TV Channel: USA: ESPN+ PPV | UK: BT Sport ???? Venue: RAC Arena | Perth, Australia ???? Fight odds: Islam Makhachev -400 | Alexander Volkanovsky +300

UFC 284 Preview Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski

UFC Gold in the 155-pound division is on the line this weekend when Islam Makhachev and Alexander Volkanovski square off for lightweight supremacy. The fight headlines a main card at UFC 284, which features another title fight with a talented undercard as well.

This fight is absolutely compelling. On paper, you have a man competing in his sixth straight UFC title fight against a man who is arguably the best MMA fighter on the planet right now.

There are also some huge fights on the card. The UFC interim featherweight title is on the line when Cosh Emmett and Yair Rodriguez collide. This is a stacked card for What is a Great Show in Oz.

For the main event itself, you can surely make your case for both men. Despite having much less experience in title fights, Islam Makhachev has shown that he could be the next dominant force at lightweight. He beat Charles Oliveira with ease last time out and it looks like he could reign for a long time.

On the other hand, Alexander Volkanovski is fighting his sixth consecutive UFC title fight, having won his previous five. This is the first fight the Australian has had at lightweight in the UFC, having campaigned his entire career at featherweight. He is much smaller compared to Makhachev, who will have all the size advantages come fight night.

The fight is truly compelling, with the MMA community split down the middle for this huge main event. So, without further ado, here are our betting picks and best bets for Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski in the main event at UFC 284 this Saturday night from RAC Arena, Perth, Australia.

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Betting Prediction UFC 284

Our first bet is that Islam Makhachev will retain his UFC lightweight title and defeat Alexander Volkanovski in the main event of UFC 284 this weekend via KO/TKO/DQ/Submission.

The reason we are favoring Makhachev to win this inside-distance fight is purely the size factor. The Russian is much bigger than Volkanovski and will be much bigger and heavier thanks to the Australian on the night.

Yes, Volkanovski is the most experienced trader on the world stage, but he really is against it here. Makhachev looked pretty sensational last time out against Charles Oliveira, beating the long-time champion with relative ease. We may see something similar happen again this weekend for Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protégé dismantling a fellow p4p operator.

If Makhachev wins this, he will be widely considered the best pound-for-pound fighter on the planet. We also get to see him do it from inside the distance in his first title defense.

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Betting Tip: Makhachev wins by KO/TKO/DQ/Submission @ -138 with BetOnline

Odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski The best bet

Our best bet for this UFC lightweight showdown from RAC Arena, Perth this weekend is that Islam Makhachev will win this fight purely by submission. This is sensationally priced with the best sports betting sites offering a delicious +180 for this result.

The reason we can see this resulting in a submission win for the Russian MMA star is that he has won almost half of his fights this way. The 31-year-old has won four of his last five fights by submission. This includes in his only title fight to date the last time with Charles Oliveira.

For us here at SportsLens, we can see that this is the most likely outcome with slightly better odds than our previous betting selection.

Our best bet is that Makhachev wins via submission in the main event of UFC 284, making a successful first defense of his UFC lightweight title and earning his 24th MMA fight.

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski Best Bet: Makhachev wins via submission @ +180 with BetOnline

Odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.

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When is UFC 284 Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski?

Date: Sunday February 12

Expected Ring Walks: 3:00 am EST, RAC Arena, Perth, Australia

Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski TV Channel and Live Streaming

TV channel: If you have ESPN on your TV, you’ll be able to watch this compelling middleweight title clash live from below on ESPN+ PPV, as long as you’re a subscriber to the channel and have paid the $79.99 pay-per-view price.

Live streaming: ESPN subscribers can also watch the action online and via the ESPN app for free, as long as you’ve downloaded the app on your device, subscribed to the channel and paid for PPV on your account.

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Islam Makhachev – Record and biography

Rank: UFC Lightweight Champion Age: 31 Country: Russia Height: 5’10″ (178 cm) Reach: 70” (178 cm) Stance: Southpaw Overall record: 23-1 Fights won by KO/TKO: 4 fights Submission wins: 11 Decision wins: 8

Alexander Volkanovski – Record and biography

Rank: UFC Featherweight Champion Age: 34 Country: Australia Height: 5’6″ (168 cm) Reach: 71” (180 cm) Stance: Orthodox Overall record: 25-1 Fights won by KO/TKO: 12 fights Submission wins: 3 Decision wins: 10