Date & Venue: 22nd June 2024 - Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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The UFC Saudi Arabia event promises thrilling matchups with fighters showcasing diverse skills in striking and grappling. Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov is set to be a highlight, with Pavlovich's power and volume against Volkov's precision and experience.

Keep an eye on the undercard for equally exciting bouts, particularly Gastelum vs. Rodriguez and Oezdemir vs. Walker.

Heavyweight

Head To Head Fighter Statistics

Sergei Pavlovich (-140)	Fighter	Alexander Volkov (+205)
18-2-0	Record	37-10-0
6' 3"	Height	6' 7"
259 lbs	Weight	263 lbs
84"	Reach	80"
Southpaw	Stance	Orthodox
8.21	Sig Strk LPM	5.10
49.51	Sig Strk Acc	62.16
0.00	Takedown Average	0.49
0.00	Takedown Accuracy	63.64
0.00	Submission Average	0.21

 Event Info:

• Date: Saturday, June 22, 2024
• Location: Saudi Arabia
• Main Event Fighters: Sergei Pavlovich vs. Alexander Volkov
• Opening Moneyline: Pavlovich -238, Volkov +195
• Current Odds: UFC at BetOnline

Recent Fights

Sergei Pavlovich

• Last Fight: Loss to Tom Aspinall via knockout (punch) in round 1
• Striking Stats:

• Pavlovich landed 1 of 7 total strikes (14%)
• Pavlovich landed 1 of 7 significant strikes to the head (14%)
• Aspinall landed 10 of 14 total strikes (71%)
• Aspinall landed 7 of 10 significant strikes to the head (70%)

Alexander Volkov

• Last Fight: Win against Tai Tuivasa via a choke in round 2
• Striking Stats:

• Volkov landed 93 of 143 significant strikes (65%)
• Volkov landed 65 of 110 significant strikes to the head (65%)
• Tuivasa landed 28 of 67 significant strikes (42%)
• Tuivasa landed 4 of 31 significant strikes to the head (13%)

Betting

Considering the significant strikes per minute and defensive stats, Pavlovich may have the edge in striking volume, while Volkov's higher accuracy and grappling capability make him a formidable opponent.

The betting lines reflect Pavlovich as the favorite, but Volkov's experience and submission skills could lead to an upset.