Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov 6/20/20 – UFC Fight Night Picks & Preview

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Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov 6/20/20 – UFC Fight Night Picks & Preview

UFCThe fight here is going to be the heavyweight main event fight that has been talked about for some time. The fight will feature Blaydes who is coming in with a 13-2 record taking on Volkov. Volkov is heading into the fight with quite a bit more experience with 38 matches, but has ended up posting a fairly decent 31-7 record in those fights.

Blaydes has not been that bad when it comes to the fights so far with 3.74 significant strikes per minute. He does have a takedown average of 6.63, but he has only been able to convert on those at a rate of 55.56%. Curtis Blaydes is heading into the fight here with an orthodox style of stance, but he tends to be more of a striker and wrestler. The last fight for Blaydes ended up being a second round KO/TKO.

Alexander Volkov is coming into the fight here with 5.36 significant strikes per minute. Those have converted at a clip of 60.15% so far in his fights. However, he has ended up getting  a total of .75 takedown average, but only managed to convert on those at a  clip of 75%.  Volkov is heading into the fight here using the orthodox style of stance, but he has been seen quite a bit as a striker. In his last match Volkov ended up getting the win by unanimous decision.

When it comes to the tap Curtis Blaydes is coming into the fight here standing at 6’4” and 248 pounds. However, Blaydes does not have a reach advantage at 80 inches. When it comes to Alexander Volkov he is easily the taller fighter with 6’7” and comes in at 250 pounds. Volkov does have a reach of 80 inches as well.

Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov Odds: Curtis Blaydes -405, Alexander Volkov +305

Round Total: Over 2.5 +105, Under 2.5 -135

Curtis Blaydes vs Alexander Volkov Pick: Curtis Blaydes, Over 2.5

Odds From Betonline.ag

The fight here will be one that features a little bit faster fighter in Blaydes who is able to get Volkov on the ground. Once on the ground Volkov is fairly easy to beat. The wrestling background is what will help bail Blaydes out. Look for the match to go on the over on the round total, but it will definitely end up being a win for Blaydes with his various fighting styles.

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Corey Clarkson

Corey Clarkson is a seasoned sports journalist and analyst with a passion for telling the stories behind the stats. With years of experience covering everything from the NFL playoffs to the World Cup, Corey’s insight bridges hard data with the human side of sports. His work dives deep into game strategy, player performance, and league trends—helping readers not just follow sports, but truly understand them. Whether it’s breaking down a crucial fourth-quarter play, analyzing a blockbuster trade, or exploring the culture around the game, Corey delivers content that informs, entertains, and sparks conversation.

Corey has attended major sporting events across the world, interviewed professional athletes and coaches, and built a reputation for sharp, unbiased reporting. His goal is to bring fans closer to the action, whether they’re at the stadium, watching from home, or reading along.

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