Volkanovski to End Unbeaten Run of Topuria
Volkanovski vs Topuria Props
The UFC 298 is packed with top fights, including the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Ilia Topuria.
We look at Volkanovski vs Topuria props, which features excellent value for the UFC featherweight title fight.
Volk is a favorite to win the fight and retain his belt, which he’s had for years.
Belt Staying in Australia
We expect Volkanovski to retain his belt on Saturday, as he’s one of the best UFC ultimate fighter winners.
The 35-year-old can’t keep winning in the manner he does, but he’s a class act, and one of the best to ever do it.
Topuria is a dangerous fighter at 14-0, and he has been on a title run for a couple of years. However, this is a massive rise in class after beating Josh Emmett by decision.
We weren’t overly impressed with that performance, and the best UFC bet for Volkanovski vs Topuria props is Volkanovski by knockout or TKO.
He’s not the most prolific knockout artist, and he’s better at grinding away. However, we think he can hurt Topuria early, and eventually force the ref to get in the way and call off the fight.
Volkanovski winning by KO, TKO, or DQ pays a healthy +240, and we’re locking it in. He wants to send a message to the rest of the division that he’s still the top dog, and he won’t let an upstart get in his way.
There’s only room for ONE featherweight champion after Saturday Night 🏆@AlexVolkanovski vs @TopuriaIlia
[ LIVE on @ESPNPlus PPV | 10pmET/7pmPT | #UFC298 ] pic.twitter.com/z9eh9ymoiD— UFC (@ufc) February 16, 2024
Wear Him Down
Bettors can enjoy round betting markets with Volkanovski vs Topuria props, and we’re picking Volkanovski to win in Round 3.
He is one of the busiest fighters in the UFC, and he doesn’t take a round off. We expect him to land early blows to the body of Topuria, before moving to the head in the middle stages.
Without much experience going five rounds, Topuria could get desperate in the middle stages, so the champion could pounce.
Volkanovski winning in Round 3 pays a healthy +1200, so although it’s a risky wager, the odds make it worth the while.
UFC events like this fight often result with a finish, and Volkanovski has prepared beautifully for the main event.
“What’s getting me excited is showing Ilia. I want him to understand and feel ‘wow, he was levels ahead’,” Volkanovski said.
“Believe it or not, I don’t want a first-round finish. I want him to feel like he never stood a chance, and then I’ll take him out.”
Going the Distance?
It’s going to be a grueling fight, so we can’t see it going the distance.
Volkanovski and Topuria are aggressive fighters, who land an insane amount of shots in their fights. If this fight goes five rounds, the numbers could be off the charts.
It’s likely to fall short of the final bell, which is why the fight ‘not to go the distance’ is a -175 favorite with Volkanovski vs Topuria props.
It’s an option worth including in your UFC parlays, and the odds could shorten on fight night.
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