UFC News: On Saturday, UFC’s social handle confirmed that Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev would fight for the lightweight championship at UFC 284. Fans went frenzy as they hurried to check the odds of Alexander Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev. According to SportsBooks, Makhachev has a 77% Chance of winning over Volkanovski at UFC 284.
UFC News: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev started in UFC 280
In the upcoming bout at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, on February 11, 2023, lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski are prepared to engage in physical combat for the title of “P4P No.1.” Alexander Volkanovski was sitting outside the cage as Islam Makhachev defeated Charles Oliveira at UFC 280 by submission. Following the fight, the two argued inside the UFC octagon and joked about facing off. They must not have taken longer because the battle has already begun.
UFC News: Odds state Islam Makhachev as favorable for the win
The UFC’s top fighter in terms of P4P, Volkanovski, has crushed the whole featherweight category and is eyeing fresh challenges at the moment. He is increasing his weight for the upcoming fight. Meanwhile, SportsBook stated the odds for Alexander Volkanovski vs. Islam Makhachev, and it is surprising to see that they don’t look good for the featherweight champion.
We’ve got a SUPERFIGHT!! 🔥
Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski is official for #UFC284 in Perth, Australia!
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— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 12, 2022
Alexander Volkanovski’s odds against Islam Makhachev are +280, which only gives him a 26.3% chance of winning the lightweight championship. Volkanovski is moving up in weight, but it’s strange to see him as such a sizable underdog, considering that he’s the top fighter in the organization pound-for-pound and hasn’t lost since 2013.
Makhachev has a 78% chance of winning and keeping his title based on his -355 odds. To win the belt, Makhachev recently fought Charles Oliveira in the octagon. Despite being one of the best young fighters in the world, he has never faced a competitor with Volkanovski’s talent and versatility.
