Husein Kadimagomaev
At just 25 years old, Husein Kadimagomaev boasts an impressive professional MMA record of 11 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest. Fighting out of UFD Gym, Kadimagomaev stands 5'10" and weighs in at 145 lbs. He has built a reputation for his knockout power and submission skills, with 6 KO/TKO wins (55%) and 4 submissions (36%). Kadimagomaev's well-rounded skill set makes him a formidable threat in the featherweight division.
In his recent fights, Kadimagomaev has shown impressive versatility. He earned a submission victory over Giorgi Aptsiauri in March 2024 and submitted Agshin Babaev via guillotine choke in December 2022. He also secured a unanimous decision win over Jose Marcos Lima Santiago Jr. at Brave CF 61. Despite suffering a TKO loss to Tae Kyun Kim in March 2021, Kadimagomaev has bounced back with a string of dominant performances. His ability to finish fights, whether on the feet or on the ground, makes him a dangerous opponent in any situation.
However, Kadimagomaev’s one loss by TKO highlights a potential vulnerability when faced with high-pressure striking, something Zafar Mohsen could exploit.
Zafar Mohsen
Zafar Mohsen, 29, comes into this fight with a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 4 losses. Training out of Kiboju Fight Fabrik Mannheim, the 5'10" featherweight is known for his knockout power, boasting 7 KO/TKO wins (54%) and 4 submissions (31%). Mohsen’s aggressive striking and ability to finish fights quickly make him a constant threat inside the cage.
In his most recent fight, Mohsen submitted Bektur Seyitali Uulu in February 2024, following two consecutive TKO victories over Severino Neto and Heverton Vasconcelos da Silva in 2023. Despite a decision loss to Max Coga in August 2022, Mohsen has continued to prove himself as a dangerous striker. However, his past defeats, including two knockout losses, raise concerns about his ability to withstand power strikers like Kadimagomaev.
Mohsen’s aggressive fighting style often puts him in high-risk situations, but his willingness to push forward and land heavy shots makes him a crowd favorite. His submission skills add another layer of danger, though his defensive vulnerabilities could be exposed against a more well-rounded fighter like Kadimagomaev.
Fight Breakdown & Prediction
This fight is likely to be decided by whether Mohsen can implement his high-pressure striking before Kadimagomaev can establish his ground game. Kadimagomaev’s ability to blend striking with grappling may give him the advantage, especially if he can weather Mohsen’s early aggression and take the fight to the ground. Mohsen, on the other hand, will look to keep the fight standing, where his knockout power poses the greatest threat.
Kadimagomaev’s overall versatility and finishing ability, combined with his submission game, make him the favorite in this matchup. If he can avoid Mohsen’s early flurries and bring the fight to the mat, a submission victory seems likely.
Prediction: Husein Kadimagomaev via submission in Round 2.
