Abusupiyan Magomedov (26-6-1)
* Nickname: «Abus»
* Age: 34
* Height: 6’2"
* Weight: 185 lbs
* Style: Luta Livre, well-rounded with a mix of striking and grappling.
* Association: UFD Gym
Record Breakdown:
* KO/TKO Wins: 14 (54%)
* Submission Wins: 6 (23%)
* Decision Wins: 6 (23%)
* Draws: 1
* Losses: 6 (2 by KO/TKO, 2 by Submission, 2 by Decision)
Last Five Fights:
1. Win vs. Warlley Alves (Decision, Unanimous) - UFC Fight Night 241 (May 18, 2024)
2. Loss vs. Caio Borralho (Decision, Unanimous) - UFC Fight Night 231 (Nov 4, 2023)
3. Loss vs. Sean Strickland (TKO, Punches) - UFC on ESPN 48 (Jul 1, 2023)
4. Win vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (TKO, Front Kick and Punches) - UFC Fight Night 209 (Sep 3, 2022)
5. Win vs. Cezariusz Kesik (Technical Submission, Guillotine Choke) - KSW 57 (Dec 19, 2020)
Pathway to Victory for Magomedov: Magomedov will aim to control the fight by utilizing his grappling skills to take Ferreira to the ground, neutralizing his striking power. He can look for submissions or wear Ferreira down through top control, aiming to secure a decision win.
Brunno Ferreira (12-1-0)
* Nickname: «The Hulk»
* Age: 31
* Height: 5’10"
* Weight: 185 lbs
* Style: Striker with powerful KO ability and aggressive finishing instincts.
* Association: Brazilian TKO
Record Breakdown:
* KO/TKO Wins: 9 (75%)
* Submission Wins: 3 (25%)
* Decision Wins: 0
* Losses: 1 (1 by KO/TKO)
Last Five Fights:
1. Win vs. Dustin Stoltzfus (KO, Spinning Back Elbow) - UFC on ESPN 57 (Jun 8, 2024)
2. Win vs. Phil Hawes (KO, Punches) - UFC Fight Night 234 (Jan 13, 2024)
3. Loss vs. Nursulton Ruziboev (KO, Punches) - UFC on ESPN 48 (Jul 1, 2023)
4. Win vs. Gregory Rodrigues (KO, Punch) - UFC 283 (Jan 21, 2023)
5. Win vs. Leon Aliu (TKO, Punches) - Dana White’s Contender Series (Sep 20, 2022)
Pathway to Victory for Ferreira:
Ferreira needs to capitalize on his striking strength by keeping the fight standing and utilizing his speed and power. He should focus on landing heavy shots early, looking for an opportunity to finish the fight with a knockout while defending against Magomedov’s takedown attempts.
Prediction
Both fighters possess distinct advantages in their styles, with Magomedov’s grappling prowess contrasting with Ferreira’s knockout power. While Ferreira can certainly finish the fight with his striking, Magomedov’s experience and ability to dictate the pace on the ground may give him the edge in this matchup.
Prediction: Abusupiyan Magomedov wins via Unanimous Decision.
