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UFC Fight Night 221 Betting: Volkov vs Romanov Picks, Betting Analysis and Predictions (Saturday, March 11th, 2023)

Alexander Volkov vs Alexandr Romanov 03/11/2023

On Saturday, the UFC Fight Night 221 will take place at the Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada. Top fighters will compete in their respective divisions and the co-main event is all set to take place between Alexander Volkov and Alexander Romanov. Both fighters will square off in one of the best fights of the night. The event will be telecasted live on ESPN+ and fans can get to watch the fight online with the UFC Fight Pass. The UFC Fight Night 221 betting picks are updated online and Volkov is predicted to win against Romanov.

UFC Fight Night 221: Alexander Volkov vs Alexandr Romanov Betting Information

Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Location: The Theater at Virgin Hotels, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
TV Coverage: ESPN+

UFC Fight Night 221: Alexander Volkov vs Alexandr Romanov Odds

Fighter ML
Alexander Volkov +125
Alexandr Romanov -145
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Alexander Volkov

Alexander Volkov is coming off a knockout victory against Jairzinho Rozenstruik in his last battle back in Just 4, 2022. Volkov is averaging 4.88 significant strikes per minute with an accuracy rate of 57 percent. When it comes to absorbing, he is taking in 3.04 significant strikes per minute with a defense rate of 53 percent. The talented fighter will enter this fight with a 35-10-0 record. Known as “Drago” in the ring, Volkov has come across major victories in his career. The Russian fighter will have a five-inch advantage in height and a five-inch advantage in reach. Volkov has a leg reach of 47.5 inches and he has a 66 percent knockout victory percentage.

Alexandr Romanov

Alexandr Romanov is coming into this fight with a record of 16-1-0. Going up against Volkov requires a lot of guts and Romanov is one of those fighters that is ready to take on tough opponents. Romanov has a leg reach of 43 inches and he has a disadvantage in height and reach. His KO win percentage is at 38 percent but his submission win percentage is at 56 percent. Romanov is averaging 3.78 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 57 percent. When it comes to absorbing, Romanov is taking in 1.86 with a 48 percent defense rate. When it comes to takedowns, Romanov is closing in with a 20 percent takedown defense rate.

Alexander Volkov vs Alexandr Romanov Betting Numbers

Volkov Romanov
Record 35-10-0 16-1-0
Last Fight Win Win
Country Russia Moldova
Height 6′ 7″ 6′ 2″
Weight 250 lbs. 262 lbs
Reach 80″ 75″
Win by KO/TKO 66% 38%
Submissions 9% 56%
Decisions 26% 6%
Strikes Landed Per Minute 4.88 3.78
Striking Accuracy 57% 50%
Striking Absorbed Per Minute 3.04 1.86
Striking Defense 53% 48%
Takedown Average 0.51 5.18
Takedown Accuracy 70% 62%
Takedown Defense 71% 20%
Submission Average 0.1 1.1

Volkov vs. Romanov Summary

Both fighters are talented and skilled in their own manner. Yet, the UFC weekend betting picks are leaning towards Alexander Volkov to win this fight against Romanov. Volkov has a better shot at this fight with the latest betting picks on his side.

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