MMA Preview – Alexander Volkov vs Walt Harris at UFC 254
ALEXANDER VOLKOV VS WALT HARRIS FACTS
When is UFC 254? Saturday 24th September, 2020 - 17:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 254? Flash Forum, Fight Island, Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 254? No tickets are available as this event will take place without spectators
What channel is UFC 254 on? BT Sport 2
Where can I stream UFC 254? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
ALEXANDER VOLKOV VS WALT HARRIS LOWDOWN
Alexander Volkov (31-8) is back and with a fresh tat. He is coming off a loss in June suffering the same fate many suffer against Curtis Blaydes. Over the course of five rounds, he was taken down 14 times and controlled for nearly 20 minutes of the bout. Very frustrating for the striker but now he has a willing slugger to dance with on Fight Island.
Walt Harris (13-8(1)) is also coming off a loss. He returned after the tragic death of his stepdaughter showing incredible courage just to make it through a training camp and enter the octagon. To make things more difficult he took on the legend, Alistair Overeem and almost put him away but the crafty veteran called upon all of his skills to eventually get the finish in the second round.
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ALEXANDER VOLKOV VS WALT HARRIS PREDICTION
Volkov will not enjoy his usual substantial reach advantage but will still have three inches on Harris which will be important. Volkov is very technical and uses his reach well. He can easily outclass Harris on the feet, but his skills will count for nothing if Harris connects with one of his bombs.
Expect Harris to be patient waiting to explode into range and unleash on Volkov’s jaw. The Russian will have to approach this the same way as his fight with Derrick Lewis but could do with out getting sparked with 10 seconds remaining. He controlled the fight for three rounds, picking Lewis apart and avoiding his right hand and we are backing him to do the same against Harris but not making the same mistakes and even walking away with a late knockout.
Prediction: Volkov via KO/TKO
