LiontipsBorislav Nikolic - Mark Vologda: betting tip (cf 1.50) and bets on the fight
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Borislav Nikolic is approaching his UFC debut as one of the most interesting fighters to come from BRAVE CF. The Serb managed not only to become the champion of the Bahraini promotion, but also confidently confirmed his level with several outstanding performances in a row. In June 2025, he won the championship belt by defeating Nicholas Hwende by technical submission in the fourth round. A few months later, Nikolic successfully defended his title by knocking out Hamza Kuhaja, and then in February of this year he dealt with Mateus Malta ahead of schedule, having already issued a technical knockout in the second round.
The Serbian is now 33 years old, and his professional record is 16 wins with two losses. He knocked out seven opponents, forced eight to capitulate with painful and suffocating techniques, and only once brought the matter to victory by judicial decision. The only really big name among his abusers is former UFC champion Brad Katona, which only confirms the high level of opposition.
Current form
Mark Vologdin also got a chance to prove himself on the world stage, although his path is not going so smoothly. Last year, the Russian lost to Adrian Luna Martinetti in a spectacular match at the Contender Series, but his work earned him a contract with the UFC. In his debut performance in April, he failed to identify the strongest in the fight with John Castaneda — the judges recorded a draw by a majority vote.
Initially, Vologda was supposed to face Josias Musasa, but after removing his opponent, the organizers offered him a fight with Nikolic. This is not an easy challenge for a Russian, but it is also a great opportunity to immediately break into the ranks of notable fighters in the division.
The 26-year-old fighter from Karelia has 12 wins (six by knockout, two by decision, four by submission) and four defeats. Vologda is a former AFN lightweight champion, a Russian kyokushin master of Sports, and won the WKB European Open Cup in Spain as a junior.
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Bet The duel won't be complete
The two fighters have 24 early victories.
Tip and bets
In terms of style, this fight promises to be a real test for both athletes. Vologda is dangerous with his versatility, knows how to impose a high tempo and is able to finish the match both with a striking technique and in the stalls. However, Nikolic looks like a more mature and physically powerful fighter. The Serb is noticeably superior to his opponent in anthropometry, and the advantage in arm span can be one of the key factors. If the host of the tournament manages to keep a comfortable distance and impose his rhythm, it will be extremely difficult for the Russian to find a way to victory.
Our betting tip is Nikolic's victory in 1.50
