Alexander Volkov, vs. Walt Harris 10/24/20 - UFC 254 Picks & Predictions
Coming to this fight here Volkov comes in at 31 years old. He does have a huge height advantage at 6’7” and 249 pounds. The reach that is found for volkov so far has been recorded at 79 inches. The record that he enters the fight with stands at 31-7.
When it comes to the fighting stance Volkov has been seen mainly using the traditional stance. The fighting style that Volkov tends to favor is seen as a striker. The last 5 bouts for Alexander have ended up with a 3-2 record. 2 wins were by a KO and 1 was a unanimous decision win. The losses have been by a unanimous decision and a KO/TKO.
Walt Harris is heading to this fight here at 37 years old. Oddly Harris does give up a height advantage eve while standing at 6’5” and he does comes in at 249 pounds. Harris gives up a little bit of a reach advantage at 76”. The record mark for Harris is 13-7 with 1 no contest.
When it comes to the fighting stance Harris is seen as a southpaw style of fighter. Harris is coming in as a striker as well for the fighting style. The last 5 bouts for Walt have ended up with a 3-1-1 mark and he has been getting all of the decisions except the no contest as a TKO/KO finish.
The fight here will be interesting to see who is able to come out on top. However, Harris is coming in at a disadvantage as well. Now, throw in the fact that Harris gives up the strike advantage as well is going to tip the fight here towards Alexander Volkov who lands more strikes and is able to handle the take down better in his bouts. UFC 254 Fight Winner, Alexander Volkov.
